The sixteenth session of the Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and related meetings will take place from 10 to 12 January 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The Assembly session will focus on the theme of "Powering Humanity: Renewable Energy for Shared Prosperity." The Assembly session will gather global leaders and energy decision-makers to discuss strategies and underline necessary actions for the acceleration of renewable energy across countries, regions, and the world, driving economic inclusion, equity, and human wellbeing.
As the Custodian Agency for monitoring key energy goals of the UAE Consensus, IRENA will display data and projections on from the second edition of the Delivering on the UAE Consensus: Tracking progress toward tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030.
Given the urgent need for political momentum and international cooperation, several Ministerial and High-level sessions will be convened, including during the Pre-Assembly Day on 10 January 2026, to facilitate interaction among decision-makers and inform the future work of the Agency.
These sessions will address emerging global trends and pressing issues, such as harnessing the potential of renewable energy in agri-food systems, advancing geothermal energy, ensuring energy security and a cost-effective energy transition, and policy measures relating to critical materials, amongst others.
The Legislators Forum, Public-Private Dialogue, and Youth Forum will continue to provide opportunities for further insights and discussions among actors vital to our collective ambition for a just and inclusive renewable energy landscape.
The IRENA Assembly kicks off the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which takes place 11-15 January 2026.
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