REEEP present at the founding of IRENA
Bonn, 26.01.2009 - REEEP International Secretariat
Some 75 countries signed the Statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) at its founding conference on Monday, 26 January in Bonn.
Attending as an observer, Dr. Marianne Osterkorn, Director General of REEEP noted that “IRENA will no doubt become a heavy-weight facilitator providing policy advice to governments and paving the way for technology transfer. This will complement REEEP’s efforts in working with the private sector and governments to accelerate the market for both renewables and energy efficiency.”
The IRENA founding conference is followed by a Preparatory Commission meeting on Tuesday, 27 January to agree the procedure and criteria for selecting an interim Director-General and a location for the agency by June 2009. REEEP very much looks forward to collaborating with IRENA.