Renewable energy employment worldwide reached 12 million last year, up from 11.5 million in 2019, according to the eighth edition of Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2021. The report was released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) at a high-level opening of IRENA’s Collaborative Framework … Continue reading Renewable Energy Jobs Reach 12 Million Globally
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Green Hydrogen Fuels to Enable Up to 80 per cent of Global Shipping Emission Cuts by 2050
A rapid replacement of fossil fuels with renewable fuels based on green hydrogen and advanced biofuels could enable to cut up to 80% of CO2 emissions attributed to international maritime shipping by mid-century, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds. Renewable fuels should contribute at least 70% of the sector’s energy … Continue reading Green Hydrogen Fuels to Enable Up to 80 per cent of Global Shipping Emission Cuts by 2050
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IRENA and UNICEF Join Forces to Empower Youth for a Sustainable Future
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have today underscored their commitment to improving the development and well-being of children through the expansion of renewable energy access and the promotion of low carbon measures to protect children from the impacts of climate change, unsustainable energy practices and environmental degradation. The … Continue reading IRENA and UNICEF Join Forces to Empower Youth for a Sustainable Future
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IRENA and the IPHE Forge Ties to Build a Green Hydrogen Economy Globally
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on issues of mutual interest that will advance green hydrogen production, transmission, storage and use globally and make a significant contribution to global net zero goals. The … Continue reading IRENA and the IPHE Forge Ties to Build a Green Hydrogen Economy Globally
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Ten Years of IRENA in Germany
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the official opening of IRENA’s Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC) in Bonn. Since 75 countries founded IRENA in Bonn in 2009, the International Renewable Energy Agency has been at the heart of an unprecedented growth of renewable energy globally. IRENA has come to represent a unique international platform for … Continue reading Ten Years of IRENA in Germany
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IRENA and SolarPower Europe Strengthen Coordinated Actions in the Solar Industry
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and SolarPower Europe are strengthening their cooperation by signing a partnership agreement. As a member of the IRENA Coalition for Action since 2014, SolarPower Europe has been actively involved in various IRENA activities promoting the wider and faster uptake of renewable energy, including solar energy. By leveraging on each … Continue reading IRENA and SolarPower Europe Strengthen Coordinated Actions in the Solar Industry
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Eni and IRENA Launch a Partnership to Accelerate the Energy Transition
Eni and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have today entered into a three-year partnership agreement to collaborate in the promotion of renewable energy and accelerate the energy transition, particularly in countries that export fossil fuels. The agreement has been signed by Eni’s Chief Executive Officer, Claudio Descalzi, and IRENA’s General Director, Francesco La Camera, … Continue reading Eni and IRENA Launch a Partnership to Accelerate the Energy Transition
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Snam and IRENA to Collaborate on the Development of Green Hydrogen Worldwide
Snam, Europe’s largest energy infrastructure operator and IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency), the leading intergovernmental organisation supporting countries in their sustainable, renewables transitions, have today announced a Partnership Agreement aimed at developing hydrogen based on renewables (‘green hydrogen’) to support the energy transition worldwide. The signing ceremony was held today at the presence of Roberto … Continue reading Snam and IRENA to Collaborate on the Development of Green Hydrogen Worldwide
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Hydropower at the Heart of Climate Action
Hydropower is the largest source of renewable electricity worldwide and advancing its deployment is essential in driving the energy transition forward. This week’s High-Level Meeting of IRENA’s Collaborative Framework on Hydropower brought together decision-makers with insights on hydropower to facilitate exchange of knowledge and identify concrete actions that allows hydropower to fulfil its role as … Continue reading Hydropower at the Heart of Climate Action
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Global Offshore Wind Energy Compact signed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
GWEC and IRENA are delighted to announce a new UN Global Compact to advance SDG7 on sustainable energy for all, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change. The agreement states that by 2030, IRENA and GWEC will work together to: Increase government ambition to achieve 380 GW of offshore wind … Continue reading Global Offshore Wind Energy Compact signed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
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IRENA at UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy: Mobilising Action Through Energy Compacts
Ambitious and targeted actions are needed now and throughout the coming decades to ensure the goals of energy access for all are fulfilled and a decarbonised energy system is achieved by 2050. To accelerate action in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on climate change, the United Nations have been mobilising … Continue reading IRENA at UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy: Mobilising Action Through Energy Compacts
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Key renewables players call for collaboration between renewable energy and agriculture sectors
Energy use is responsible for about one-third of greenhouse gases emitted by the food systems. With its continuously declining costs, renewables have become an attractive and effective way to fuel the achievement of key sustainable development goals including food security. However, large disparities remain in the access to and use of sustainable, clean energy for … Continue reading Key renewables players call for collaboration between renewable energy and agriculture sectors
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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and IRENA Team-Up to Accelerate Asia’s Energy Transition
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing to work together to support Asia’s energy transition and mobilize greater private capital for renewable energy. The agreement was signed today by AIIB President Jin Liqun and IRENA Director-General, Francesco La Camera, at a … Continue reading Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and IRENA Team-Up to Accelerate Asia’s Energy Transition
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Ministers, Mayors, CEOs Announce Huge Push on Clean and Efficient Energy
On Energy Action Day, nations, the private sector, cities and international organizations announced major new initiatives on greening urban energy, the phasing out of oil and gas, and promoting hydrogen as a clean fuel. The virtual event, which took place ahead of the UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy, aimed to accelerate collective action towards net-zero … Continue reading Ministers, Mayors, CEOs Announce Huge Push on Clean and Efficient Energy
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IRENA and Hydrogen Council Forge Alliance to Scale Up Hydrogen Across the Energy System
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Hydrogen Council, a global CEO coalition, have signed a Partnership Agreement to jointly advance green hydrogen across the energy system and make a significant contribution to global net zero goals. Signed by Francesco La Camera, Director-General of IRENA, and Daryl Wilson, Executive Director of the Hydrogen Council, … Continue reading IRENA and Hydrogen Council Forge Alliance to Scale Up Hydrogen Across the Energy System
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IRENA and IAEA to Help African Union Develop Continental Power Master Plan with EU support
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have been selected as modelling partners for the development of the African Continental Power Systems Master Plan (CMP). The initiative is led by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA) with the technical and financial support of the European Union (EU), and is … Continue reading IRENA and IAEA to Help African Union Develop Continental Power Master Plan with EU support
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Indigenous Resources Key to Energy Security and Universal Access in Botswana
Significant wind power and solar energy potential and abundant biomass residues present considerable opportunities for Botswana to enhance domestic energy security and increase access to modern energy services, according to a new report published today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Short-to-medium term actions in the areas of policy, regulation, risk and investment can … Continue reading Indigenous Resources Key to Energy Security and Universal Access in Botswana
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How Solar Water Heaters Industry Benefits the Local Economy
Heating and cooling account for nearly half of global final energy consumption, but most of the energy use is currently generated from fossil fuels. With the declining costs of renewable energy, solar has become especially attractive for water heating. Just like other renewable energy technologies, solar water heaters have a role to reduce greenhouse gas … Continue reading How Solar Water Heaters Industry Benefits the Local Economy
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IRENA and the European Space Agency Agree to Advance Energy Transition in Space Activities
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to advance the global energy transition through space-based services and products. The new partnership was signed by the two Director-Generals Francesco La Camera and Josef Aschbacher in pursuit of the common goal to ensure sustainable long-term … Continue reading IRENA and the European Space Agency Agree to Advance Energy Transition in Space Activities
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IRENA and the Electric Power Research Institute Join Forces to Accelerate Smart Electrification
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to advance the global electrification of the energy sector based on renewables and energy efficiency. Signed by IRENA’s Director-General Francesco La Camera and EPRI’s President and CEO Arshad Mansoor, the agreement provides the framework for … Continue reading IRENA and the Electric Power Research Institute Join Forces to Accelerate Smart Electrification
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