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Renewable energy is one of the key solutions to the current challenges facing the world’s energy future.<ref>[http://irena.org/downloads/IRENA_brochure_EN.pdf Founding an International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)] p. 6.</ref> Interest in renewable energies has increased in recent years due to environmental concerns about [[global warming]] and [[air pollution]], reduced costs of renewable energy technologies, and improved efficiency and reliability.<ref>[http://www.ausaid.gov.au/publications/pdf/renewable_energy.pdf Power for the People] p. 3.</ref> |
Renewable energy is one of the key solutions to the current challenges facing the world’s energy future.<ref name=pdf>[http://irena.org/downloads/IRENA_brochure_EN.pdf Founding an International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)] p. 6.</ref> Interest in renewable energies has increased in recent years due to environmental concerns about [[global warming]] and [[air pollution]], reduced costs of renewable energy technologies, and improved efficiency and reliability.<ref>[http://www.ausaid.gov.au/publications/pdf/renewable_energy.pdf Power for the People] p. 3.</ref> |
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Mandated by governments worldwide, IRENA aims to become the main driving force in promoting a rapid transition towards the |
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Acting as the global voice for renewable energies, IRENA will provide practical advice and support for both industrialised and developing countries, help them improve their regulatory frameworks and build capacity. The agency will facilitate access to all relevant information including reliable data on the potential of renewable energy, best practices, effective financial mechanisms and state-of-the-art technological expertise.<ref name=pdf/> |
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Revision as of 00:38, 27 January 2009
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organization for promoting the adoption of renewable energy worldwide. It aims to facilitate renewable energy technology transfer and provide experience for practical applications and policies. IRENA was formed on January 26, 2009. The aim is to have the agency fully operational by 2010 with an initial annual budget of €25m.[1][2][3]
History
Fifty-four countries participated in the Preparatory Conference for the Foundation of the International Renewable Energy Agency in Berlin, held on April 10 and 11, 2008.[4] This meeting followed several other meetings since 1981 which also discussed the formation of IRENA. At Berlin, government representatives met to discuss the objectives, activities, finances, and organizational structure of IRENA. Participants expressed a need to begin a swift transition to a more secure, sustainable renewable energy economy with the assistance of an international body.[3]
Amid discontent from across the renewables sector at the International Energy Agency's performance as a global energy watchdog, the International Renewable Energy Agency was formed on January 26, 2009. The aim is to have the agency fully operational by 2010 with an initial annual budget of €25m.[1]
Rationale for renewables
Renewable energy is one of the key solutions to the current challenges facing the world’s energy future.[5] Interest in renewable energies has increased in recent years due to environmental concerns about global warming and air pollution, reduced costs of renewable energy technologies, and improved efficiency and reliability.[6]
Aims of IRENA
Mandated by governments worldwide, IRENA aims to become the main driving force in promoting a rapid transition towards the widespread and sustainable use of renewable energy on a global scale:
Acting as the global voice for renewable energies, IRENA will provide practical advice and support for both industrialised and developing countries, help them improve their regulatory frameworks and build capacity. The agency will facilitate access to all relevant information including reliable data on the potential of renewable energy, best practices, effective financial mechanisms and state-of-the-art technological expertise.[5]
See also
- Energy development
- International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation
- International Renewable Energy Conference
- REN21
References
- ^ a b International Renewable Energy Agency launches today
- ^ Breakthrough: IRENA is to be founded in early 2009
- ^ a b Time for an International Renewable Energy Agency?
- ^ http://www.irena.org/downloads/list_of_countries_final.pdf
- ^ a b Founding an International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) p. 6.
- ^ Power for the People p. 3.