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International Renewable Energy Agency

Advancing the global transition to renewable energy

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35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About International Renewable Energy Agency

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
15 countries

Mission

To promote the widespread adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy worldwide in support of a global energy transition.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (15)
UAE Germany United States India South Africa Brazil Egypt Kenya Indonesia Japan France United Kingdom Saudi Arabia Morocco Australia

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

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 …

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 energy transition.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar environment in UAE
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 35

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, International Renewable Energy Agency has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in the UAE - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore UAE data
  • Its integrity score of 35 is below most of the 103 charities in the UAE GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore UAE data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

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.

International Renewable Energy Agency has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in UAE is 35/100.

International Renewable Energy Agency is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

International Renewable Energy Agency is classified as an Environment organization, based in UAE. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

International Renewable Energy Agency is listed in GiveRadar's directory of UAE nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Arab Emirates under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

COP28 and IEA convene Global Energy Decision Makers to accelerate a just, orderly energy transition - aimnews.org
Jul 2023
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Cause areas in UAE

How many charities work in each area.

Education 36
Health 16
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Most common causes in UAE

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

International Development 59
Education 37
Vocational Training 27
Human Rights 26
Health 22
Children 18
Disaster Relief 14
Research 14

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2009
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile from official charity directories and public registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.