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Abu Dhabi, UAE/Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil – October 3, 2024:The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has highlighted the crucial role of energy planning in unlocking investment opportunities in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). In new reports commissioned by Brazil’s G20 presidency, IRENA calls for de-risking strategies and leveraging public finance to drive a just and inclusive energy transition in the Global South. Current global investment patterns show significant disparities, with advanced economies and large EMDEs like China, India, and Brazil attracting the bulk of the funding. In contrast, the…

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Record Growth in Renewables Jobs Reaches 16.2 Million in 2023, Highlighting Need for Holistic Workforce Policies October 2, 2024 Abu Dhabi, UAE/Geneva, Switzerland, 01 October 2024 – A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals a historic increase in renewable energy jobs in 2023, climbing from 13.7 million in 2022 to 16.2 million, an 18% rise. This surge reflects growing renewable capacities and expanding manufacturing in the sector. China led the job creation, hosting 46% of global renewable jobs, followed by…

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