“From climate change to energy security, and green growth, IRENA’s mission touches on the key issues of our generation. As such, the importance of its success cannot be understated,” said Al Jaber in his opening remarks at the inauguration ceremony . “This important milestone for the agency demonstrates the strong global determination to work cooperatively to advance the use of renewable energy around the world. Innovation and technology, are key elements to scaling up renewable energy and combating climate change,” he added. In June 2009, Abu Dhabi was selected by IRENA’s then 133, (now at 149), members to be the headquarters of the agency – representing the first time an international organization had been based in a MENA region. IRENA will eventually be located in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City.
