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Adnan Z. Amin Given Honorary Title of Director-General Emeritus
IRENA Assembly decision recognises Mr. Amin’s pivotal role in establishing leadership of Agency in global energy transformation.- January 2019
Global Commission Describes New Geopolitical Power Dynamics Created by Renewables
Global Commission on the Geopolitics of Energy Transformation says the new energy age will reshape relations between states and regions bringing "A New World" of power, security, energy independence and prosperity.- January 2019
Canada Joins International Renewable Energy Agency
Canada has today officially become the 160th member of IRENA.- January 2019
Enabling change through energy transition
Policy makers and influencers, innovators and business drivers from a wide range of sectors and across the world came together for this year’s Global Climate Action Energy Day at the UN Climate Change Conference in Katowice.- December 2018
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Loans Worth over US$50 Million Available
Seventh funding cycle of IRENA/ADFD Project Facility is now open for applications from government-backed projects in developing countries.- November 2018
IRENA Signs Partnership with Southeast Asian Countries as Region Looks to Scale-Up Renewables
New partnership highlighted in the ASEAN Energy Ministers’ Joint Statement, including plan for immediate action- October 2018
Egypt Could Meet More than 50% of its Electricity Demand with Renewable Energy
IRENA’s new ‘Egypt Renewable Energy Outlook’ report shows renewables could present cost savings of USD 900 million annually- October 2018
High-Level Renewable Energy Conference to Advance Low-Carbon Development in Egypt
Release of IRENA’s ‘Egypt Renewable Energy Outlook’ will be key focus of co-organised three-day conference in Cairo next month.- October 2018
Small Island Developing States and IRENA to Take Energy Transformation to Next Level
Heads of state and government and development partners to strengthen cooperation on renewable energy with the launch of the SIDS Lighthouses Initiative 2.0 at the UN General Assembly.- September 2018
IRENA Innovation Week Brings Leaders Together to Shape the Future Energy System
Participants from more than 80 countries explore the disruptive innovations in digitalisation and decentralisation that are transforming energy systems around the world.- September 2018