Energy Planning Critical for Driving Just Transition Investments in Global South: IRENA Reports

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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…

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Record Growth in Renewables Jobs Reaches 16.2 Million in 2023, Highlighting Need for Holistic Workforce Policies

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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…

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IRENA and Azerbaijan COP29 Presidency to Hold Energy Transition Investment Forum in Baku

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 19 September 2024 – The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), COP29 Presidency and Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan announced today that the first Energy Transition Investment Forum for Central Asia will be hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 15-16 November 2024. The event is strategically aligned with the COP29 priorities and action agenda outlined by President Designate…

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