International Renewable Energy Agency
Advancing the global transition to renewable energy
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The International Renewable Energy Agency, known as IRENA, is an intergovernmental organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi that supports countries in their transition to sustainable energy. It serves as a global platform for cooperation, providing knowledge, policy advice, and data on renewable energy. The agency assists member states in adopting solar, wind, hydropower, and other clean energy technologies. Its work spans research, capacity building, and international coordination on the energy transition.
To promote the widespread adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy worldwide in support of a global energy transition.
IRENA was founded on 26 January 2009 in Bonn, Germany, when 75 states signed its founding Statute; the Statute entered into force in July 2010 and the agency was headquartered in Abu Dhabi as the lead intergovernmental body for the …
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Germany
United States
India
South Africa
Brazil
Egypt
Kenya
Indonesia
Japan
France
United Kingdom
Saudi Arabia
Morocco
Australia
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#52 of 103 charities in the UAE on integrity score
35/100 puts it in the top 51% of the cohort, tied with 22 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Compared with 7 similar environment charities in UAE.
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International Renewable Energy Agency is an environment nonprofit based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The International Renewable Energy Agency, known as IRENA, is an intergovernmental organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi that supports countries in their transition to sustainable energy. It serves as a global platform for cooperation, providing knowledge, policy advice, and data on renewable energy. The agency assists member states in adopting solar, wind, hydropower, and other clean energy technologies. Its work spans research, capacity building, and international coordination on the energy transition. International Renewable Energy Agency is an environment organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 2009.
International Renewable Energy Agency is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
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Quick facts about International Renewable Energy Agency
- What is International Renewable Energy Agency?
- International Renewable Energy Agency is a environment non-governmental based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The International Renewable Energy Agency, known as IRENA, is an intergovernmental organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi that supports countries in their transition to sustainable energy. It serves as a global platform for cooperation, providing knowledge, policy advice, and data on renewable energy. The agency assists member states in adopting solar, wind, hydropower, and other clean energy technologies. Its work spans research, capacity building, and international coordination on the energy transition.
- When was International Renewable Energy Agency founded?
- International Renewable Energy Agency was founded in 2009.
- Where is International Renewable Energy Agency located?
- Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The charity operates in 15 countries.
- Is International Renewable Energy Agency trustworthy?
- International Renewable Energy Agency has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is International Renewable Energy Agency's website?
- http://www.irena.org/
- Are donations to International Renewable Energy Agency tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of UAE under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.