The Jury of the Zayed Future Energy Prize includes; the President of the Republic of Iceland, the Minister of Environment for Jordan, the Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the Chairman of Masdar, the Managing Director of Riverstone Holdings, the Founder and Chairman of Foster + Partners, the Interim Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) that is to be located in Abu Dhabi, the President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the President of the Foundation on Economic Trends.
These, she said, convinced the world to entrust Abu Dhabi with the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and recognise the UAE's unique position in utilising energy while protecting the environment.
Calderon used the Leon conference to announce that Mexico had joined the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and to reaffirm his commitment to fighting global climate change.
The US leader also "congratulated the Crown Prince on the UAE's leadership on renewable energy and on being chosen to host the new International Renewable Energy Agency.
The US leader also "congratulated the Crown Prince on the UAE's leadership on renewable energy and on being chosen to host the new International Renewable Energy Agency.
Summary: IRENA and Standard Chartered Bank share commitment to global sustainable development The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today announced that Director-General HE[umlaut]lE ne Pelosse has opened the agency's bank account with Standard Chartered Bank, an international "green bank" that works to drive sustainable economic growth worldwide, reinforcing the agency's commitment to promoting a rapid transition towards the widespread and sustainable use of renewable energy on a global scale.
Choice of Irena HQ hailed The Dubai Export Development Corporation (EDC) has commended Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital, for winning the bid to host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena).
