IRENA Opens Registration for Summer Youth Programme
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) invites students and young professionals from diverse backgrounds to join GROWTH@IRENA, a comprehensive five-week training program.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) invites students and young professionals from diverse backgrounds to join GROWTH@IRENA, a comprehensive five-week training program.
The 2024 International Energy Workshop turned out to be a pivotal event, enriching the global energy modelling community with new ideas essential for navigating the challenges and opportunities in the energy sector.
To raise awareness on the significance and highlight the critical role of sustainable bioenergy in the global energy transitions, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has issued a joint statement that seeks to address the persistent debates about what role bioenergy should play in support of climate and development goals.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Energy Community Secretariat (ECS) jointly put forward a Letter of Intent to closely work together in support of sustainable energy initiatives in Ukraine.
The SIDS Lighthouses Initiative (LHI) held a high-level session to inspire continued collaboration to support SIDS in charting their course towards resilient prosperity.
Amid challenges and ongoing rescue, decentralized hydropower solutions bring hope and tangible benefits to communities in Mount Hagen and Hogave, Papua New Guinea.
To demonstrate its commitment to close collaboration with youth and strengthen young people's ownership and involvement in International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)'s youth initiatives, the Agency is inviting young creative minds to help reshape the 'IRENA Youth' brand through a logo design contest.
Under the auspices of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA), Kenya and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in coordination with other APRA members and partners, will convene an investment forum on 1-5 September 2024.
Assembly highlighted key priorities to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030 through infrastructure modernisation, enhanced financing, and stronger collaboration
The International Renewable Energy (IRENA) as APRA’s secretariat organised a plenary session on the last day of its 14th Assembly in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, emphasising on the diverse circumstances of African countries and regions, advocating for a tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all strategy.
Rolling coverage of IRENA 14th Assembly events as they happen and the event live stream
Follow this page for the live blog from all sessions during the Pre-Assembly day.
The 2024 edition of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Youth Forum, themed ‘Youth at the Core of a Just Energy Transition: Skills, Empowerment and Innovation', aimed to not only foster discussions but also equip young participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to shape a more sustainable and inclusive energy future.
To identify challenges and solutions in enhancing the role of public finance and policies in addressing energy access needs, IRENA convened a roundtable session during the second part of its 14th Assembly in Abu Dhabi.
This infographic presents key recent data for the energy transition.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched for the Second year, the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen), aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs and innovators in driving the renewable energy transition.
Immense renewables potential and proximity to Europe makes North Africa a prime candidate for a strong player in global energy transition.
In the framework of the Energy Compact on Renewable Energy for Peacekeeping partners are promoting the use of renewables in peace-keeping missions, aligned with the UN Secretariat’s goal.
The Home Solar Project across Mauritius by IRENA and ADFD focuses on bringing rooftop solar modules to social housing developments.
The success of renewables is not only a story of records and data on energy progress. It is a story of a pivotal shift in the global energy priorities.
Renewable energy ambitions within NDCs are insufficient to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
Over the last few years, green hydrogen has been championed as the fuel of the future, thanks to its reputation as a clean, storable and portable energy source.
A joint report by the IRENA and WTO provides insights on global hydrogen trade and related policies for scaling up production. Green hydrogen is widely recognised as a key pillar in replacing fossil fuels and decarbonizing sectors that cannot easily be electrified, such as some industrial processes, shipping and aviation.
The Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) facilitated by IRENA held a Ministerial event during the COP28 entitled ‘From targets to turbines: Next Steps in offshore wind’.
Recognizing the pivotal role of the international community, SIDS are calling for increased support in scaling up renewables and energy efficiency to unlock the numerous benefits of the energy transition.