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Accelerated Energy Transition Can Add 40 million Energy Sector Jobs by 2050
Posted on Wednesday November 29, 2023

Volume 2 of IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023 shows that progressive policies are critical to boost the socio-economic benefits of the energy transition and spread them broadly across the world.

IRENA and DP World Join Forces to Advance Decarbonisation Solutions for Ports and Maritime Logistics
Posted on Thursday November 23, 2023

Volume 2 of IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023 shows that progressive policies are critical to boost the socio-economic benefits of the energy transition.

Implementing Regulations Can Turn Honduras’ Renewables Ambition into Reality
Posted on Tuesday November 14, 2023

The Renewables Readiness Assessment: Honduras by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) identifies the need to have current energy laws enforced with regulations and implementation mechanism to accelerate the country’s energy transition.

IRENA, the Architect of the Energy Transformation
Posted on Thursday November 09, 2023

IRENA, in cooperation with CNN, launched a media campaign to showcase the Agency’s role as architect in the energy transformation.

Offshore wind patents on the rise, new study by IRENA and EPO shows
Posted on Wednesday November 08, 2023

The Offshore Wind Energy Patent Insights Report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the European Patent Office (EPO) shows that between 2002-2022 patent filings for offshore wind technologies have grown on average by 18%.

Removing Barriers for Green Hydrogen Deployment
Posted on Tuesday October 31, 2023

The eighth meeting of the Collaborative Framework on Green Hydrogen addressed the barriers stakeholders face when entering and building up supply chains.

COP28, IRENA and Global Renewables Alliance outline roadmap at Pre-COP on fast-tracking the energy transition by tripling renewable power and doubling energy efficiency by 2030
Posted on Monday October 30, 2023

Report launched during Pre-COP in Abu Dhabi informs countries as they prepare for COP28 and supports key pillar of COP28 Presidency’s Action Agenda to fast-track just energy transition.

Tripling Renewable Power and Doubling Energy Efficiency by 2030
Posted on Sunday October 29, 2023

Global leaders, through their commitments to energy targets, must set a new pace to reach the 1.5ºC goal.

Second Collaborative Framework on Critical Materials Meeting Calls for Stronger Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange
Posted on Saturday October 28, 2023

During the Second Plenary Meeting of the Collaborative Framework on Critical Materials for the Energy Transition, members countries of the Framework highlighted the challenges and key areas of cooperation to further explore within the Collaborative Framework.

MENA’s Transforming Role in an Evolving Energy Landscape
Posted on Wednesday October 25, 2023

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is redefining its role within an evolving energy landscape, transitioning to a renewables-based energy system offers a pathway to simultaneously meet growing energy demand, promote economic growth, maximise socio-economic benefits, and achieve decarbonisation objectives.

Second Global Dialogue in Abu Dhabi Explores Action-Oriented Path to Transport Decarbonisation
Posted on Thursday October 19, 2023

The IRENA Global Atlas new version 4.1 marks a significant milestone with substantial upgrade in capabilities and functionalities.

IRENA 26th Council Convenes to Advance Energy Transition Dialogue Ahead of COP28
Posted on Wednesday October 18, 2023

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is set to convene its members in Abu Dhabi for a pivotal Council meeting to build global momentum towards accelerating the deployment of renewables.

IRENA Global Atlas Upgrade Enhances Understanding of Countries’ Renewables Potential
Posted on Monday October 16, 2023

The IRENA Global Atlas new version 4.1 marks a significant milestone with substantial upgrade in capabilities and functionalities.

Infrastructure Reform is Key to Accelerating Africa’s Energy Transition
Posted on Sunday October 08, 2023

Francesco La Camera, IRENA Director-General & Nardos Bekele-Thomas, AUDA-NEPAD CEO, discuss how ensuring adequate investment and infrastructure development to support renewables is crucial to meet Africa's power needs.

Renewables Jobs Nearly Doubled in Past Decade, Soared to 13.7 Million in 2022
Posted on Thursday September 28, 2023

Worldwide employment in renewable energy reached 13.7 million in 2022, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).

A Decade of Progress: Renewables Jobs on the Rise
Posted on Wednesday September 27, 2023

As the energy transition progresses, jobs in renewable energy continue to grow. The global total reached 13.7 million in 2022, up from 12.7 million in 2021.

IRENA Office in Germany Officially Inaugurated
Posted on Tuesday September 26, 2023

The office of IRENA’s Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC) in Bonn has officially been inaugurated during a symbolic “handover of keys” by the German Federal Government to the Agency.

Innovation Week 2023 - Indirect electrification and workshops: As it Happens
Posted on Monday September 25, 2023

IRENA Innovation Week 2023 will highlight tangible solutions to decarbonise energy intensive sectors.

Integrated Renewables Strategy Will Deliver Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Energy Security, Prosperity
Posted on Monday September 25, 2023

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) developed the Renewables Readiness Assessment in close co-operation with the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations (MoFTER).

Innovation Week 2023: Direct Electrification (Renewable-powered Solutions) Day
Posted on Sunday September 24, 2023

IRENA Innovation Week 2023 will highlight tangible solutions to decarbonise energy intensive sectors.