Under the auspices of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA), Kenya and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in coordination with other APRA members and partners, will convene an investment forum on 1-5 September 2024.
The International Renewable Energy (IRENA) as APRA’s secretariat organised a plenary session on the last day of its 14th Assembly in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, emphasising on the diverse circumstances of African countries and regions, advocating for a tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all strategy.
Immense renewables potential and proximity to Europe makes North Africa a prime candidate for a strong player in global energy transition.
Leaders of the ‘Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa’ (APRA) gathered at the COP28 in Dubai today to drive a resilient and inclusive green growth in Africa through renewables.
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is redefining its role within an evolving energy landscape, transitioning to a renewables-based energy system offers a pathway to simultaneously meet growing energy demand, promote economic growth, maximise socio-economic benefits, and achieve decarbonisation objectives.
Francesco La Camera, IRENA Director-General & Nardos Bekele-Thomas, AUDA-NEPAD CEO, discuss how ensuring adequate investment and infrastructure development to support renewables is crucial to meet Africa's power needs.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in collaboration with Kenya, Denmark, and Germany, and the United Arab Emirates founded a new partnership to boost renewable energy in Africa.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) signed an agreement to support African countries in their efforts to achieve the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7.
In an exclusive interview with The Guardian (Nigeria) ahead of the African Climate Week in Nairobi, Kenya, Director General of IRENA, Francesco La Camera pointed that the gap between climate pledges and climate action remains a matter of concern.
Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), highlighted the agency's preparedness to participate in the Africa Climate Week (ACW) 2023, which will take place on September 4-8 2023 in Nairobi, hosted by the government of Kenya.
Africa has vast potential in renewable energy. With the right investments and commitments, it can help lead a global energy revolution, leapfrogging to renewable technologies and improving lives through cleaner, safer energy for household use. CNBC Africa spoke to Francesco La Camera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency.
Kenya has led the way in developing its geothermal energy resources – with support from the land of ice and fire, Iceland.