Address: IRENA Headquarters, Masdar City, PO Box 236, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
www.irena.org
Region of Activities: Global
Type: Intergovernmental Organization
Founded: 2009
Main Goals - General activities - field of expertise
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy. IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity.Activity related to low GHG and energy consumption and resilient buildings
Energy/climate/buildings-related activities: Supporting countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future.