Officials
of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said they are promoting the
widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy. These
include bio-energy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind energy, in
their pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and
low-carbon economic growth.
During
an online press conference last week, officials say IRENA serves as the principal
platform for international co-operation, a center of excellence, a repository
of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge, and a driver of action
on the ground to advance the transformation of the global energy system.
The
organisation’s reports indicate that health, humanitarian, social and economic
crises set off by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic requires a
decisive and large scale response guided by appropriate social and economic
measures.
As
countries consider their economic stimulus options, they must still confront
the challenge of ensuring sustainability and strengthening resilience while
improving people’s health and welfare.
The
energy transition can drive broad socio-economic development, guided by
comprehensive policies to foster the transformative decarburisation with
economic, environmental and social goals.
