IRENA at COP29
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, bringing together 200+ countries, companies, civil society organizations, NGOs, academics, youth and other stakeholders to discuss paths to limit the global warming to 1.5°C while leaving no one behind. COP29 event aims to drive commitment to ambitious national plans and focus on a critical role of finance – a key tool to turn ambitions into actions.
In early 2024, IRENA was designated as the custodian agency for tracking progress on the tripling renewable power capacity by 2030 goal outlined in the UAE Consensus. The Delivering on the UAE Consensus: Tracking progress toward tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030 report, was released in partnership with COP28, COP29, COP30 host Brazil and the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) at a Pre-COP event in Baku.
The report shows that despite the rapid growth of renewable energy in 2023, progress falls short of the goal to triple capacity by 2030, with current national plans expected to achieve only half the needed growth. Annual investments must rise from USD 570 billion in 2023 to USD 1.5 trillion by 2030 to meet the 1.5°C target.
Significant regional disparities persist, with the Global South increasingly being left behind in the energy transition. To address these challenges, overcoming structural barriers by focusing on key enablers: modernising and expanding infrastructure, implementing supportive policies, developing institutional and human capacities, scaling up financing, and fostering robust international cooperation is key.
In this spirit, IRENA has launched the #3xRenewables – for the planet and its people campaign showcasing how renewable energy solutions are not only mitigating climate change but also driving sustainable development, empowerment, and social equity in communities across the Global South.
IRENA at COP29 will remain steadfast in its mission to support countries on the path to energy transition, recognising that only through collective, focused, and aligned global action can ensure that the goal to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 and limit warming to 1.5°C can be achieved.
IRENA events at COP29
IRENA events at the Global Renewables Hub and IRENA events in other pavilions
| IRENA events at the Global Renewables Hub Azerbaijan Time (AZT/GMT+4) |
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| 16:30 – 17:45 |
| Mediterranean Momentum: Accelerating Towards 1TW Renewable Energy by 2030 |
| IRENA events in other pavilions Azerbaijan Time (AZT/GMT+4) |
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| 10:30 – 12:30 |
| Ministerial Meeting on COP29 Energy Initiatives (Blue Zone) |
| 15:45 – 16:45 |
| Africa's Green Momentum: Harnessing for Industrialization (Blue Zone) |
| IRENA events at the Global Renewables Hub Azerbaijan Time (AZT/GMT+4) |
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| 12:00 – 13:15 |
| Youth, Children, Education and Skills |
| 15:00 – 16:15 |
| Enabling the renewable hydrogen economy & developing new supply chains – co-hosted by IRENA, COP29 Presidency and Hydrogen Council |
| IRENA events in other pavilions Azerbaijan Time (AZT/GMT+4) |
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| 18:30 – 20:00 |
| Scaling investment in clean power systems in EMDEs (Climate Action Zone) |
| IRENA events at the Global Renewables Hub Azerbaijan Time (AZT/GMT+4) |
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| 10:30 – 11:45 |
| Powering Resilience: Charting the course for the energy transition in the Mediterranean – co-hosted by the European Commission and IRENA |
| 13:30 – 14:45 |
| Financing the Energy Transition in Developing Countries: Where will the Money Come From |
| 16:30 – 17:45 |
| Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships for a green and resilient Transition in Small Island Developing States |
| IRENA events in other pavilions Azerbaijan Time (AZT/GMT+4) |
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| 11:30 – 13:00 |
| Tripling Renewable Power Globally by 2030: NDC 3.0 support to realise renewable energy targets (UNFCCC Pavilion) |
| 14:00 – 15:00 |
| Green Hydrogen Enabling Net-Zero Road Transportation Development (Chinese Pavilion) |
| 15:45 – 18:45 |
| "Shifting Gears: accelerating delivery through collaborative action in power, industry, transport, and buildings" (Blue Zone) |
| 16:30 – 17:30 |
| National policies driving energy transition: a transparent discussion (Israeli Pavilion) |
| IRENA events at the Global Renewables Hub Azerbaijan Time (AZT/GMT+4) |
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| 12:00 – 13:15 |
| GOWA Ministerial Roundtable: Scaling Offshore Wind for the Global Energy Transition – co-hosted by GOWA,IRENA,GWEC and the Government of Denmark |
| 15:00 – 16:15 |
| Integrating UAE Consensus Energy Outcomes with NDCs 3.0 |
| IRENA events in other pavilions Azerbaijan Time (AZT/GMT+4) |
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| 8:30 – 10:30 |
| COP29 Energy Transition Investment Forum for Central Asia (Blue Zone) |
| 9:00 – 10:00 |
| Renewables based clean cooking: An opportunity for climate and development (UNIDO Pavilion) |
| 10:30 – 12:30 |
| Ministerial Meeting on COP29 Energy Initiatives (Blue Zone) |
| 12:45 – 13:45 |
| Leaving no one behind: Renewable Energy Solutions for Remote and Underserved Communities (Canada Pavilion) |
| 15:45 – 16:30 |
| Partnerships for Progress: Accelerating the CIS energy Transition (UAE Pavilion) |
| 16:00 – 17:30 |
| UNEZA (Green Zone) |
| IRENA events at the Global Renewables Hub Azerbaijan Time (AZT/GMT+4) |
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| 10:30 – 11:45 |
| Quality infrastructure as an enabler of sustainable green hydrogen value chains – co-hosted by PTB and IRENA |
| 13:30 – 14:45 |
| Towards a Skills Pledge for Tripling Renewables |
| IRENA events in other pavilions Azerbaijan Time (AZT/GMT+4) |
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| 10:00 – 11:00 |
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COP29 Energy Transition Investment Forum for Central Asia Interactive session on IRENA's Project facilitation tools for Central Asia (Green Zone-SOCAR Green LLC Pavilion) |
| 15:00 – 17:00 |
| Tripling Renewable Power by 2030: Translating Action on the Ground for Accelerated Renewable Energy in Central Asia (Green Zone) |
| 15:00 – 17:00 |
| COP29 Energy Transition Investment Forum for Central Asia Enhancing Commitment to Deep, Rapid and Sustained Emission Reductions – Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID) (Green Zone-Trade and Investment House Pavilion) |
| 15:00 – 17:00 |
| COP29 Energy Transition Investment Forum for Central Asia Regional Workshop for Central Asia - Tripling Renewable Power by 2030: Translating Action on the Ground for Accelerated Renewable Energy in Central Asia (Green Zone) |
| 16:45 – 18:00 |
| Deep-Dive session on Developing, Implementing and Financing Energy Transition Projects (Blue Zone) |
| IRENA events at the Global Renewables Hub Azerbaijan Time (AZT/GMT+4) |
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| 9:00 – 10:15 |
| Advancing the EU-MENA Energy Cooperation-Outcomes from MEFED 2024 |
| 12:00 – 13:15 |
| Legislators Dialogue |
| 13:30 – 14:45 |
| Community Energy: Widely Sharing Benefits |
| 15:00 – 16:15 |
| Efficient water management and Offshore Renewables-A Green Opportunity for Island Blue Economies |
| IRENA events at the Global Renewables Hub Azerbaijan Time (AZT/GMT+4) |
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| 10:30 – 11:45 |
| SDG 7: From Tracking to Implementation |
| 13:30 – 14:45 |
| Pathways to Mitigation: the Role of Offshore Renewables in Achieving Global Climate Goals – co-hosted by Ocean Conservancy and IRENA |
| 15:00 – 16:15 |
| Jobs4Re-Mobilizing global workforce for Wind Energy – co-hosted by GWO and IRENA |
| 16:30 – 17:45 |
| The Future of Work in a Just Energy Transition |
| IRENA events at the Global Renewables Hub Azerbaijan Time (AZT/GMT+4) |
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| 9:00 – 10:15 |
| Youth Children, Education and Skills |
| 12:00 – 13:15 |
| Advancing E-Mobility and Renewable Energy Integration in SIDS: Synergies for a sustainable Future – co-hosted by UNEP and IRENA |
| 15:00 – 16:15 |
| Policy Recommendations for Achieving 100% Renewable Energy by 2050 |
Global Renewables Hub Location Map
Delegate Handbook
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