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During the Youth Sustainable Energy Hub's Progress Report Launch, Rana Adib will dialogue with a youth speaker about the environmental and social benefits of clean energy access and transition.  

The goal of the YSEH Progress Report Launch is to:

• Unveil the findings of the report,

• Comment on the accomplishments of youth energy projects,

• Engage high-level representatives from partner organisations in discussions on the role and potential of youth in advancing sustainable development through clean energy projects.

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During the breakout session, No Speed Limits: Transport Races Ahead, Rana Adib will discuss the role of renewables in transport, how the roles and responsibilities in the transport sector are changing, and what we can do together to accelerate the speed of zero-emission transportation transition. 

The UN Global Compact 2021 Leaders Summit will elevate ambition for strategic collective action, with focused objectives and clear paths to recovery from the continued climate crisis, global pandemic, economic disparities and social inequalities. The annual Summit will once again virtually convene more than 25,000 leaders from business, Government, the UN, and Civil Society, to take stock of the state of progress, highlight the areas for greater influence, and drive collective action on focused issues to make lasting change. 

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REN21’s Renewables 2021 Global Status Report (GSR) is launching on 15 June. 

During the launch event, following a presentation of the key findings of the 2021 GSR, guests will discuss the key messages and take questions from the audience. Confirmed guests include Sam Kimmins of RE100 and Lily Riahi of the United Nations Environment Programme.  

About the GSR: As the world's only crowd-sourced report on renewable energy, it is truly in a class of its own. It covers policies, markets, and much more, while telling the most up-to-date global story on renewable energy. 

Over 200 people around the world have been working to bring you this report, an annual snapshot of renewable energy around the world. It is a collaborative effort of expert and amateur volunteers contributing data, reviewing chapters and co-authoring the report. 

Since 2005, the GSR has worked with its many contributors to put the spotlight on ongoing developments and emerging trends that shape the future of renewable energy.

Join us on 15 June to be the first to find out the latest information on renewables globally.

Sign up here to receive a copy of the report, to register for the online event, or to get a link to the YouTube livestream.

REN21 is hosting a side event at the Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2021.

Renewable energy provides clean, affordable energy. But what is more important for citizens, businesses and governments is improved air quality and health outcomes, availability of jobs, avoiding stranded assets and ensuring reliable access to energy. But how do we know if we are on the path to this clean energy future? One clear indicator can be used as a compass: the share of renewable energy in the overall energy mix. 

Through presentations and discussion participants will look at:

• Key renewable energy trends and developments globally and across Asia

• The role of renewable energy in achieving socio-economic benefits in Asia

• How the share of renewable energy can be used to track progress

This workshop will show the status of the energy transition to renewables globally and in Asia and the Pacific. It will bring together participants from government, industry, civil society and research, giving them room to discuss 1) main political and social barriers to clean energy systems in Asia and 2) the way that measuring how much energy is supplied by renewables can be a proxy for tracking progress.  

Guests:  

• Ayu Abdullah, Energy Action Partners
• David Elzinga, ADB
• Peter Lundberg, Asia Pacific Urban Energy Associations
• Mika Ohbayashi, Renewable Energy Institute
• Ksenia Petrichenko, UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific  

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REN21's Hannah Murdock will be a panellist at Sustainable Mobility for All. This event marks the official launch of the Digital Toolkit for Energy and Mobility. Experts will discuss how a new Digital Toolkit for Energy and Mobility acts as a multiplier of some of the best practices to achieve energy efficiency in transport through the lens of three policies.  

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Rana Adib will comment on the panel discussion titled, "Achieving cost parity: balancing the future energy mix with renewables and powering the energy transition". This session will gather expert insights on the evolving landscape of the world’s energy mix, how to decarbonise the power sector and how renewable energy is increasing its role in the world’s energy mix.  

It is estimated that 75% of new global solar and onshore wind capacity will produce electricity cheaper than any hydrocarbons. Is there a place for decarbonising oil and gas or should the industry focus its attention and investment on the switch to renewables? Concurrently, it is estimated that renewables power generation will spur renewable growth, but what does a net-zero power sector look like? How to guarantee stability, security and affordability of a decarbonised power sector? How to develop renewables at the pace and scale needed to meet the world’s energy needs?

This session will gather expert insights on the evolving landscape of the world’s energy mix, how to decarbonise the power sector and how renewable energy is increasing its role in the world’s energy mix.

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Hosted by the World Bank, this webinar about Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy (RISE) will include a presentation of REN21's Renewables Global Status Report as well as a discussion of the evolution of renewable and energy efficiency policies in power, transport, and heating and cooling.  

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During Transport and Climate Change Week, REN21's Hannah Murdock will participate in the expert clinic (09:15 – 11:00am) and she will also participate in a Showtime Presentation during the 3pm session. This event delivers capacity building and training as well as exchange and in-depth discussions among government officials from around the globe and internationally renowned experts on sustainable mobility solutions.  

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2020 has been a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted lives, livelihoods, and communities around the globe. We are since dealing with a crisis that is turning economies upside down, while simultaneously dealing with the increasing impacts of the climate and ecological emergency. Governments must act to secure a more resilient, healthy, and sustainable future – and they must act now. COP26 is scheduled to take place from Monday 1st November – Friday 12th November 2021 in Glasgow. What can we expect from the 2021 Summit? Why is COP26 important? As we enter the critical decade of climate action, the time for action is now. In order to achieve a resilient and zero carbon future – every stakeholder must play their part.

REN21's Rana Adib will be in an upcoming episode of Green Sofa Dialogue aired on 30 June on the BETD website and YouTube channel. 

We urgently need to scale up the workforce and awareness needed for a clean energy transition. This requires increasing access to renewable energy learning opportunities and strengthening curricula. Educators in all disciplines can help students understand the opportunities and massive growth in clean energy careers. We need bold efforts in education and workforce training to educate a new generation of energy professionals, reskill the current workforce and create informed consumers.

Are educators at all levels including information on the clean energy transition? Are current education systems adapting to the needs for knowledge and skills development for new jobs in the renewable energy sector? Are employers getting the talent they need and what expectations do they have?  

This webinar brings together panelists at the forefront of renewable energy education and training to share innovative approaches to skill building. It is useful for anyone interested in building capacity for the clean energy future we all need. We will discuss challenges and solutions. Participants will receive resources, successful examples, solutions and sharing mechanisms during this interactive session. 

Brought to you by REN21, IRENA, the Green Learning Network, and UNEP's Youth + Education Alliance.

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REN21 is hosting a side event looking at global and local renewable energy uptake. REN21 and guests will explore the key findings of the Renewables 2021 Global Status Report. 

The Vienna Energy Forum 2021 is designed to facilitate a multi-sectoral, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary dialogue on sustainable energy for inclusive development and productive capacities. Guided by the motto “Where Action Meets Ambition”, this will be the first virtual VEF.

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During the Sustainable Energies Forum, REN21's Rana Adib will be speaking at the Sustainable Energies Forum hosted by the HUB Institute. This event brings together a diverse group of professionals concerned by the energy transition, alternating the views of experts, CEOs, major public and private decision-makers to share their experiences, good practices and use cases in favour of the energy sector.  

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