Brussels Launch Event - REN21 Renewables 2013 Global Status Report
20 June 2013
The Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) is holding a launch event for the REN21 Renewables 2013 Global Status Report in Brussels on 26 June 2013. The event is part of the High Level Policy Conference of the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2013 (EUSEW) and will give European stakeholders an opportunity to participate in a presentation of the key findings of the Global Status Report 2013 and to engage in an interactive discussion on the state & future of renewable energy in Europe.
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Joint Event - “Status and Trends of Renewables: From the MENA Region to a Global Setting”
19 June 2013
On the occasion of the fifth meeting of the IRENA Council, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, and the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21), organise a policy discussion on “Status and Trends of Renewables: From the MENA Region to a Global Setting”.

The event is hosted by the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) on Sunday, 23 June, from 7:00-9:00pm, at ECSRR’s Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Hall. | more information

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Release of the Renewables 2013 Global Status Report
12 June 2013
The Renewables 2013 Global Status Report provides unparalleled information on renewable energy markets, industries and policy frameworks. The report showcases an impressive increase in global capacity across all renewable energy sectors, with supporting policies spreading simultaneously; Of the 138 countries with renewables targets or policies in place, two-thirds are in the developing world. Investment in renewable energy significantly increased in developing countries in 2012 while globally it decreased due to reduced technology costs and policy instability in some industrialised countries. In 2012, an estimated 5.7 million people worldwide worked directly or indirectly in the renewable energy sector.
 
The 180 page report covers recent developments, current status and key trends. Over 500 contributors participated in this year’s process, making the GSR 2013 a truly international and collaborative effort.
 
The report was launched June 12th, 2013 in conjunction with the Frankfurt School –UNEP/BNEF’s Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2013 | more information

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Release of the MENA Renewables Status Report
04 June 2013
The MENA Renewables Status Report provides unparalleled insights into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, an emerging renewable energy champion. The report reveals massive growth in the MENA renewable energy markets: regional investment topped US2.9 billion in 2012, up 40% from 2011 and 650% from 2004.  There are currently over 100 projects under development with an anticipated 450% increase of non-hydro renewable energy generating capacity over the next few years. The report also provides an overview of the region’s renewable energy markets, industry, policy and investment trends, drawing on the most recent data provided by over 50 regional contributors and researchers.

The MENA Renewables Status Report was released May 31st, 2013 conjointly by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), REN21, and the United Arab Emirates as an outcome of ADIREC 2013.

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