Our Mission
Supporting countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future
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With 167 Members, IRENA plays a leading role in the energy transformation as a centre of excellence for knowledge and innovation, a global voice for renewables, a network hub and a source of advice and support for countries.
In Focus
As a part of its contribution to the Climate Investment Platform, IRENA invites financial institutions, development organisations and private investors prepared to support the realisation of projects and projects in need of support to register their interest.
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24 October 2016 | Articles
“Cities are realising that renewables offer an effective means to address climate change and reduce air pollution, while helping solve a host of social, economic and environmental...
Event: IRENA & Partners Focus on Sustainable Cities
22 September 2016 | Articles
To help drive the needed energy transition in cities, IRENA and the governments of Ecuador, Germany and the UAE will host a full-day event on the sidelines of the upcoming UN Habitat III meeting in...
New Funds Available for Renewable Energy Projects in Developing Countries
15 November 2015 | Articles
IRENA is now welcoming applications for a fourth round of funding to support renewable energy projects in developing countries. The funding round of approximately USD 50 million now available is part...
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“Governments are facing a difficult task of bringing the health emergency under control while introducing major stimulus and recovery measures. The crisis has exposed deeply embedded vulnerabilities of the current system. IRENA’s Renewable Energy Outlook shows the ways to build more sustainable, equitable and resilient economies by aligning short-term recovery efforts with the medium-and long-term objectives of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Agenda.”
Francesco La Camera, IRENA Director-General
Upcoming Events
Twenty-Third Meeting of the IRENA Council
24 May 2022 |Abu Dhabi, UAE
Collaborative Framework on Enhancing Dialogue on High Shares of Renewables in Energy Systems
02 June 2022 |Virtual
Scaling-up Renewables Use in Agriculture in Asia: Towards 2030 Agenda & Climate Goals
15 June 2022 |Virtual
