International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and REN 21
2021 FEB 5
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About IRENA:
- The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organization to promote adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy.
- IRENA provides practical tools and policy advice to accelerate renewable energy deployment, and facilitates knowledge sharing and technology transfer to provide clean, sustainable energy.
- Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Founded in 2009 and entered into force in 2010.
- IRENA is an official UN observer.
IRENA Publications include:
- Global Energy Transformation: A Roadmap to 2050
- Renewable Energy Statistics
Membership
- Membership in the agency is open to those states that are members of the United Nations, and to regional intergovernmental economic-integration organisations.
- Current membership: 160 countries and EU.
- IRENA will also co-ordinate with existing renewable energy organizations, such as REN21
REN21: The Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st century
- REN21 is an international non-profit association, global renewable energy policy multi-stakeholder network that connects a wide range of key actors.
- REN21 brings together governments, nongovernmental organisations, research and academic institutions, international organisations and industry.
- REN21 was launched in June 2004 as an outcome of the International Conference for Renewable Energies in Bonn, Germany.
- REN21’s goal is to facilitate knowledge exchange, policy development and joint action towards a rapid global transition to renewable energy.
- The REN21 Secretariat is based at UN Environment in Paris, France.
- Major reports include:
- Renewables Global Status Report (GSR)
- Global Futures Report (GFR) wherein experts share views on feasibility and challenges of RE.
Prelims Question
Consider the following statements and identify the correct ones:
1.International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is a UN agency for renewable energy promotion.
2.“Renewable energy statistics” is a publication by IRENA.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer to the Prelims Question