Scaling up energy transition investments to meet the 1.5°C goal
Annual investment must more than quadruple to remain on the 1.5°C pathway.
Annual investment must more than quadruple to remain on the 1.5°C pathway.
A presentation focused on auctions trends, weaknesses and strengths.
A presentation on the Renewable Energy Roadmap: Nigeria report which highlights the need for sustainable energy sources to meet the growing needs of Nigeria's economy and population.
Key findings of the report Global Landscape of Renewable Energy Finance 2023.
An analysis of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as part of a dialogue hosted by IRENA, in partnership with UK COP26 Presidency and the Regional NDC Pacific Hub.
Employment opportunities and challenges in renewable energy sector at the Global Academy on the Green Economy organised by PAGE and ITC-ILO.
A webinar highlighting IRENA’s support with NDCs in the region, organised by IRENA in partnership with the UNFCCC and UK COP26 Presidency.
A presentation of the renewable energy landscape and policies in Southeast Asia.
An assessment of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the renewable energy sector in Africa.
An evaluation of the role of renewable energy in the African power sector at the Global Solar Council Virtual Forum.
IRENA specialists analyse the case of Central American energy sector at the ESCAP-GTI Seminar on Energy Cooperation in North-East Asia.
A keynote speech on the potential of green commodities at webinar organised by the EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network and RCREEE.
IRENA highlights the workings of the SIDS Lighthouses Initiative and Climate Investment Platform (CIP) to support SIDS in their energy transition through the implementation of NDCs.
An analysis of the development of renewable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Background and overview of the Climate Investment Platform (CIP), a joint initiative by IRENA, UNDP and SEforALL in coordination with the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
An analysis of the global deployment of offshore renewable energy from the meeting of the Collaborative Framework on Offshore Renewables.
Transforming the global energy system calls for massive mobilisation of capital. This brief provides recommendations to harness institutional investment for renewable energy projects.
Energy transition investments in the wake of COVID-19 can pave the way for equitable, inclusive and resilient economies.
This report, developed by IRENA and UNDP under the Climate Promise cooperation framework, aims to support North Macedonia accelerate the implementation of its enhanced NDC.
This report provides a region-wide pre-feasibility assessment of solar and wind opportunities in West Africa, for both grid connected and off-grid systems.
This joint study looks at the potential for decarbonisation in the energy sector in G20 countries and around the world. Chapter 3, “Global Energy Transition Prospects and the Role of Renewables”, highlights findings from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Renewables have emerged as a major recipient of green bond proceeds. This brief highlights the need for more green bonds to drive sustainable, climate safe, energy finance.
Global investments in renewables must grow faster to meet climate goals. This report provides recommendations to scale up investment and mobilise capital.
This report provides a region-wide pre-feasibility assessment of solar and wind opportunities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, for both grid connected and off-grid systems. The outcome includes high resolution maps (1 km resolution) indicating suitable areas for solar and wind energy projects on land, taking account of resource intensity, distance to power grids, population density, land cover, topography, altitude and protected areas.