International Renewable Energy Agency : 16th Assembly
The Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy delivered India’s national statement at the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- International Renewable Energy Agency is an intergovernmental organisation that was founded in 2009 to support countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future.
- It 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.
- It has 170 Members (169 States and the European Union). India is also one of the founder members of IRENA.
- It is IRENA’s ultimate decision-making authority, made up of one representative from each Member.
- It is composed of 21 Member States elected for a two-year term and is accountable to the Assembly.
- Council members serve on a rotating basis to ensure the effective participation of both developing and developed countries and a fair and equitable geographical distribution.
- It comprises the Director-General and his staff, provides administrative and technical support to the Assembly, the Council and their subsidiary bodies.
- Its head quarter is in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates.
- It is an official United Nations observer.
