International Renewable Energy Agency
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organization mandated to facilitate cooperation, advance knowledge, and promote the adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy. It is the first international organisation to focus exclusively on renewable energy, addressing needs in both industrialised and developing countries. It was founded in 2009 and its statute entered into force on 8 July 2010. The agency is headquartered in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The Director-General of IRENA is Francesco La Camera, a national of Italy. IRENA is an official United Nations observer.
(Green) Countries which have ratified the IRENA
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| Formation | 26 January 2009 |
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| Type | International organization |
| Legal status | Treaty organization |
| Purpose | Promotion of renewable energy |
| Headquarters | Masdar City, United Arab Emirates |
| Location | |
Membership | 168 states and the European Union (2024) |
Director-General | Francesco La Camera |
Main organ | Assembly |
Budget | $33 million (2020) |
| Website | irena |
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