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IRENA 16th Assembly in Abu Dhabi: Key Facts

15 January 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSIRENA 16thAssembly in AbuDhabi: Key Facts15 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The 16th IRENA Assembly ended in Abu Dhabi with an appeal to quicken the shift to renewables, citing climate and energy security goals.

Key facts

  • IRENA is the only intergovernmental body devoted solely to renewable energy.
  • It serves as a hub for advice on policy, cooperation on technology, data, analysis and support for investment.
  • India is a founding member.
ItemDetail
Established26 January 2009 (Bonn, Germany)
Statute effective8 July 2010
SeatMasdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Aim

Speeding the energy transition via equitable renewable use for climate mitigation, energy access, energy security and green economic growth.

Exam angle

  • HQ: Masdar City.
  • Founded in Bonn.

Test yourself

1. Where are the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)?

IRENA's headquarters are at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.

2. The 16th Assembly of IRENA, which urged faster renewable transition, concluded in which city?

It concluded in Abu Dhabi.

3. IRENA was founded on 26 January 2009 in which city?

IRENA was founded in Bonn, Germany; its statute took effect on 8 July 2010.

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