 Great progress made in 2011, says IRENA
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is still a few months shy of its official first birthday, but Adnan Z. Amin, its Director-General, is happy that "so much has been accomplished in the last nine months, saying that the Agency “has gained the internal strengths and international reputation that will position it for the challenging year ahead”. | Fossil fuels received more than €320 billion in aid in 2010 
Anyone who believes that renewable energies are the most subsidised forms of energy is wrong. Global subsidisation of fossil fuel consumption amounted to $409 billion – €321.3 billion – in 2010, said the International Energy Agency’s Chief Economist today. Fatih Birol said that this aid is the biggest obstacle to the development of renewables. | Business leaders give top tips to renewables sector in Abu Dhabi
Investment in education and research and development and an increased focus on emerging markets will define the renewables industry over the coming years, according to leading industry figures who gathered in Abu Dhabi this week for a high-level discussion at the World Future Energy Summit 2012. During the session, Vestas chief, Juan Araluce gave key guidelines specifically for the wind sector. | Panorama UNEP Goodwill Ambassador Gisele Bundchen talks renewables in Kenya United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi seeks young talent to work on renewable energy PV United Kingdom
Government initiates new process to slash feed-in tariffs Masdar, Siemens collaborate to reduce water use by solar plants Bringing the butterfly effect to life Ocean Energy United States
Coasts offer major potential for wave and tidal energy, says DOE Scotland
Key milestone reached in development of world's largest wave farm Wind China
Asian giant drives forward with wind roll-out New research helps predict bat presence at wind energy facilities Europe
EU mets 2010 renewable target, but more ambition now needed Richard Crume If you want a really green living space, don’t build it! Agenda MiaGreen 2012 Expo & Conference (4th edition) Climate Finance and Carbon Markets Africa 2012 | 
