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New IRENA Report Explores Potential of Green Hydrogen
Hydrogen from renewables can help tackle various critical energy challenges. It could offer ways to decarbonise a range of sectors where it is proving difficult to meaningfully reduce emissions, a new report finds.
- September 2019
IRENA Joins Global Leaders on the Front Line of the Battle to Limit Climate Change
The day proved beyond doubt that it is possible to mitigate catastrophic climate change and that the political will exists to take meaningful and immediate action.
- September 2019
IRENA Engages Next Generation on Building a Climate-safe Renewable Future
By engaging young people and integrating their contribution into the Agency’s work, IRENA builds on the potential of the next generation for shaping the energy transition, addressing climate change and achieving Sustainable Development Goals...
- September 2019
IRENA and UN Strengthen Partnership to Progress on Sustainable Energy Agenda
Joined by the common goal to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) agreed to enhance existing cooperation.
- September 2019
Holding the Line on Rising Global Temperatures
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C goes hand in hand with shaping a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable world. With investment in energy transformation, it’s possible — Explore this interactive narrative containing graphs,...
- September 2019
Renewables Can Lead the World's Response to Climate Change
IRENA will deliver a clear message during the 74th Session of the UN Assembly and the Climate Action Summit next week. Limiting climate change within 11 years is possible, but global energy investments must pivot away from fossil fuels and...
- September 2019
IRENA and UN Agree to Jointly Combat Desertification through Renewables
IRENA and UNCCD are joining forces to support climate adaptation and resilience and to implement UN Sustainable Development Goals through renewables.
- September 2019
IRENA Takes Call for Energy Transition Action to the World Energy Congress
IRENA will participate in the 24th World Energy Congress hosted by the United Arab Emirates from 9-12 September 2019 in Abu Dhabi
- September 2019
Renewable Technology Innovations in Focus at IRENA Innovation Day in Bangkok
The event was the second in a series of Innovation Days that IRENA is organizing around the world with the goal and showcased emerging innovations from across the ASEAN region.
- September 2019
IRENA Takes Renewable Innovation & Climate Action to High-Level Events in Asia
Agency to participate in the ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting, the UN’s Asia-Pacific Climate Week, and host its second Innovation Day
- August 2019