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How Jobs in Renewables Are Powering Low-carbon Economic Growth
11 million people now work in renewable energy. This digital story shows which countries lead job creation in the sector and how renewables benefit the economy.
- June 2019
Francesco La Camera meets UN Secretary-General António Guterres to Discuss Climate Action
IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera was received by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on 17 June 2019, when visiting the UN headquarters in New York.
- June 2019
IRENA to Present Innovation Pathway to Renewable Energy Growth at G20
Agency to present grid integration solutions that can support the rapid scale up of variable renewable energy in G20 power systems.
- June 2019
100% by 2050 – Vancouver’s roadmap to urban sustainability
Vancouver is leading this urban energy transformation by committing itself to 100% renewables by 2050 through an ambitious, well-defined roadmap for a sustainable, carbon-free future.
- May 2019
Driving a Smarter Future
IRENA analysis explores the potential and impact of smart charging electric vehicles on the energy transition.
- May 2019
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IRENA to Drive Clean Energy Transition at Ministerial in Vancouver
From 27-29 May, Ministers from over 25 countries will gather in Vancouver to accelerate progress towards a clean energy future. IRENA will be present, widely engaging in high-level meetings and side-events.
- May 2019
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Argentinian City Puts Solar Water Heaters on the Boil
Growing cities need power, heat and water in rapidly rising quantities. Argentina’s third largest city, Rosario, with a population approaching a million, is encouraging widespread use of solar water heaters as a way to help meet its energy...
- May 2019
Addressing Food Security and Boosting Development with Geothermal Heat
Low and medium temperature geothermal resources can serve as a sustainable and effective energy source for food production and drying.
- April 2019
How to Transform Energy System And Reduce Carbon Emissions
Digital story: Electricity from renewables must underpin our future energy system. Renewable energy can immediately and significantly reduce global carbon emissions.
- April 2019
IRENA Staff Bid Farewell to Director-General Adnan Z. Amin
IRENA staff bid farewell to outgoing Director-General as he prepares to officially leave office on April 3, following eight years heading the Agency.
- April 2019