As Dubai gears up to host COP28 this year, Becky Anderson from CNN discussed with IRENA's Director-General Francesco La Camera and the UAE's climate minister Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri on the road ahead for 2023 and the roadblocks in the way.

Non c’è una via di ritorno nella strada verso la transizione verde. È di questo avviso Francesco La Camera, direttore Generale Irena.

COP28 will dive deep into where countries are falling short on emissions reductions and what they can do to change that. Francesco La Camera, director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency, says the key reason the global community is off track is that the legacy energy infrastructure — built over more than a century — favors the production of oil, gas, and coal.

Francesco La Camera, director of Irena (International Agency for Renewable Energy): "In our report on the climate commitments made by individual governments, it is clearly seen that the renewable energy targets for 2030 are half of what is necessary".

The transition to alternative sources is unstoppable and may be the key to energy independence, said the head of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Francesco La Camera, in an interview with AFP on the sidelines of COP27.

Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Francesco La Camera, said “renewables are the real way to achieve energy independence”, at the COP27 climate conference in Egypt.

Climate change experts warn our continued burning of fossil fuels like coal and oil is destroying our planet. Is cost the only reason we have yet to change our dirty energy for cleaner alternatives?

Speaking at the UN COP27 climate summit in Egypt, Francesco La Camera said market forces now all but ensure renewables will keep growing fast -- but also warned that the pace will need to double to prevent a climate catastrophe.

The comment by Francesco La Camera, director general of IRENA, from the Cop27 in Sharm El Sheikh.

The Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency, Francesco Lacamera, told CNBC Arabia, that there is a need to double investments to help millions gain access to electricity, in addition to the expected new funding for the previous "IRENA" initiative of $1 billion.

As world leaders come together for the latest UN climate conference, COP27, the question of whether there will be a real breakthrough for the climate crisis is viewed with skepticism. Widespread soaring energy prices and inflation, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, has forced countries to return to traditional energy sources such as fossil fuels, so capping the 1.5°C target agreed upon under the Paris Agreement has become more challenging.

Francesco La Camera, director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency, says renewables must play a bigger role in the global energy mix.

Throughout modern history, global economic growth has been based on countries and industries having access to reliable, relatively cheap energy. But energy security can easily be threatened. In 2022, a slew of crises have converged to raise serious questions about this most critical of topics. The aftermath of the pandemic, raging global conflict, geopolitical rivalries and the worsening climate crisis have raised a decisive question for the planet: can it continue to power itself without deepening inequality?

IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera's interview at IRENA’s 24th Council.

Francesco La Camera of the International Renewable Energy Agency says that’s a “daunting task.”

Region must take advantage of renewable energy as multiplier solution, accelerate transition, says IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera.

Rachel Kelly speaks to Francesco La Camera Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency to find out his vision for the energy landscape in Asia in 2050.

The Ukraine crisis will likely accelerate transition to greener fuels in the medium term as higher use of renewables can help improve the environment and ensure energy independence, the head of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said.

IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera's op-ed with Dr Nawal Al-Hosany, the Permanent Representative of the UAE to the International Renewable Energy Agency.

CNN Indonesia's Desi Anwar speaks to IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera.

Most recently, ADSW Talks featured Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), who discussed the UAE’s sustainability leadership, COP27 and COP28, and the technologies and innovations needed to achieve the Paris Agreement goals.

The cost of renewable energy has slid for the third year in a row, director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) informed on Wednesday, citing a report from the agency earlier this month.

Host Llewellyn King and Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency, based in Abu Dhabi, talk about the outlook for world energy transitions.

China's energy transition will help improve its economic performance and achieve a steadier growth pattern, the head of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has said.

Indonesia’s G20 priority to promote renewables for a sustainable recovery is the right way forward, says IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera.