The Council

The IRENA Council is composed of 21 Member States elected for a two-year term and is accountable to the Assembly. Council members serve on a rotating basis to ensure the effective participation of both developing and developed countries and a fair and equitable geographical distribution. The Council’s responsibilities include facilitating consultation and cooperation among IRENA Members and reviewing the draft work programme, draft budget and annual report.

The twenty-ninth Council meeting will be held from 11 to 12 September 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with related Committee meetings taking place on 10 September 2025.