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 thirty-first meeting of the Council will be held from 21 and 22 May 2026 in Abu Dhabi, with the meetings of the subsidiary organs scheduled for 20 May 2026.