Ethics

IRENA is committed to maintaining a working environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons, affords them the opportunity to reach their fullest potential, and empowers them to deliver the best possible results. Every person has the right to be treated with dignity and respect and to work in a safe environment free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and abuse of authority. All IRENA personnel, both staff members and non-staff personnel, have a corresponding responsibility to promote such an environment. At the 15^th IRENA Assembly held in Abu Dhabi in January 2025, the following policies were adopted:

• Revised Policy on Ethics and Conflict of Interest for the International Renewable Energy Agency
• Policy Addressing Prohibited Conduct, Including Fraud, Corruption and Other Financial Misconduct, and Discrimination, Harassment, Including Sexual Harassment, and Abuse of Authority
• Policy on Protection against Retaliation for Reporting Misconduct or Cooperating with Duly Authorized Audits and Investigations
• Policy on Handling Allegations of Unsatisfactory Conduct and Misconduct against the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency, and on Investigations and the Disciplinary Process for such Conduct