Roughly 30 legislators, selected to represent all
regions of the world, met in Abu Dhabi to support the transformation
of the global energy system from the policy side. The Legislators Forum 2016,
held on the eve of the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) sixth
Assembly, is the first event of its kind hosted by the Agency. The Forum seeks
to facilitate dialogue between legislators on the deployment of renewables and
critical elements of the energy transformation underway in countries around the
world.
“Legislators are key actors in creating the implementing measures, like
policies and programmes, that support the development of renewable energy
worldwide,” said Irena Director-General Adnan Z Amin. “By creating this
community of legislators who share an interest in the field of renewables, we
can better support their efforts to enable renewable energy deployment in their
respective countries.”
“Irena has become a truly global force in driving renewable energy policies
that address the critical issues of sustainability, energy and climate change,”
said Dr Amal Al-Qubaisi, President of the UAE Federal National Council.
“Irena’s leadership in developing effective policy initiatives has helped to
make renewable energy a viable and mainstream energy source.”
“The UAE is a key supporter of Irena in accelerating the worldwide adoption of
renewable energy, and this gathering further reinforces the UAE’s role as an
international hub for renewable energy and a platform for dialogue,” said Dr
Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Special Envoy for Energy and Climate
Change. “IRENA has been a valuable partner in our own journey to advance
renewables and create a more resilient and diversified economy.”
The meeting aims to allow participants to exchange best practices and learn
from each other’s experiences in creating effective renewable energy policy.
Special guest speakers include: Dr Amal Al-Qubaisi, President of the United
Arab Emirates’ Federal National Council; Hans-Josef Fell, President of the
Energy Watch Group and former member of parliament; and Claude Turmes, Member
of the European Parliament and President of Eufores.
“A month after the historical COP21 agreement obtained in Paris,
parliamentarians across the globe must now take action to promote efficiency,
renewables and smart grids for a just energy transition,” said Claude Turmes,
Member of the European Parliament and President of Eofores. “Irena’s
Legislators Forum is a fantastic opportunity to build a community of practice
and work together with the same objectives to meet global climate goals.”
Today, global energy leaders from more than 150 countries will gather for the
sixth Irena Assembly, the first intergovernmental meeting after the UN Climate
Conference in Paris.
During the event, delegates will discuss Irena’s strategic and programmatic
direction to help countries accelerate deployment of renewable energy, and in
doing so, meet climate goals, boost the economy, and increase energy access and
security. Outcomes from today’s Legislators Forum will be fed into the Assembly
discussions.
No comments:
Post a Comment