IRENA has welcomed the Paris Agreement as a watershed for global energy transition. Renewable energy has made remarkable progress over the last decade and, when combined with energy efficiency, provides an immediate, viable and affordable solution to the challenge of climate change. However, in order to meet the ambition set forth in the agreement, accelerating the deployment of renewable energy across all sectors must start now.
“Yesterday the global community was united in voicing commitment for decisive, inclusive and coordinated action on climate change” said IRENA Director-General Adnan Z. Amin. “The Paris Agreement provides a framework for international cooperation and sends a clear signal to all stakeholders to raise their ambition. The innovative approach of the Conference incorporated all of the ingredients for a positive outcome, setting the stage for decisive action moving forward. The Agreement establishes long-term vision for the deep reduction of global emissions and the imperative of decarbonising energy. The commitments submitted by countries in their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions demonstrate the centrality of renewable energy in national strategies. And the bold announcements made by private sector and other actors strengthened the meeting’s solution-focused theme”
IRENA added that it will welcome global energy leaders at the 6th Session of the IRENA Assembly to move the Paris Agreement to the next phase, setting the global renewable energy agenda and establishing a blueprint for action to meet climate goals and set the world on a path to a sustainable energy future.
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