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The Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Tuesday emphasised the need for strong partnerships to accelerate progress towards a resilient and...
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IRENA DG urges lawmakers to accelerate renewable energy transition
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Ministers and energy leaders to advance energy transition and ensure UAE Consensus moves towards implementation
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) 14th Assembly kicked off Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, from 16-18 April 2024.
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Optimising the role of public finance will advance universal energy access
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With One Voice, Small Island Developing States build bridges for a Sustainable Energy Future
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Considering the deepening global climate crisis, the urgent call for action to accelerate...
The 2024 IRENA Youth Forum ensures Young People are equipped to lead a Sustainable Energy future
The 2024 edition of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Youth Forum, themed ‘Youth at the Core of a Just Energy Transition: Skills, Empowerment...
Is there a hidden cost of China’s Pacific play?
By Teuku Riefky, Mohamad Dian Revindo, Universitas Indonesia
Solomon Islands host crucial elections keenly watched from Beijing to Washington, but only China is putting its...
Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections
By Priestley Habru, University of Adelaide and 360info Staff
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