Held under the theme “Empowering Lives: Renewable Energy for Shared Prosperity” and running through January 12, the meeting is expected to bring together ministers, senior representatives, investors from IRENA’s 171 member countries, as well as international organizations.
The meeting aims to establish a common agenda for a more sustainable energy future that the international community can support in 2026 and to identify priorities for international cooperation.
Within the scope of the General Assembly, topics such as regional energy transitions, grid modernization, digital innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) will be discussed, along with sustainable aviation fuels, financing mechanisms, and the contribution of renewable energy to agri-food systems and green industrialization.
Emphasis on inclusiveness in the energy transition
In his assessment of the meeting, IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera said the time has come to build global momentum and a positive vision for the energy transition, stating:
“The world is changing rapidly. Shifting geopolitical dynamics and increasing climate impacts are threatening countries’ energy resilience. While renewables are breaking records every year, progress is not evenly distributed geographically, and many countries are missing out on the benefits renewables offer. Our General Assembly will highlight real-world solutions and new approaches, unlocking the full potential of the energy transition for inclusive development, structural transformation, and long-term resilience.”
IRENA General Assembly President and Slovenia’s Minister of Environment, Climate and Energy, Bojan Kumer, also emphasized that at a time of growing uncertainty, IRENA continues to serve as a reliable and clear global reference point for cooperation on renewable energy technologies.
Speaking on behalf of the Dominican Republic, which is presiding over the IRENA General Assembly, Deputy Minister of Innovation and Energy Transition Betty Soto made the following remarks:
“The Dominican Republic has shown that rapid progress is possible when strong national commitment is combined with robust international cooperation. We are committed to building an inclusive and member-driven institution and to advancing renewable energy as a force that empowers humanity, protects the most vulnerable, and accelerates a just and sustainable global transition.”
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