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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · 13d

Pleased to launch the #SDG7 policy brief on employment by
IRENA. As pioneer for #renewables jobs & gender data, our analysis shows that today’s 16.2 million jobs worldwide could double by 2030. Policies must ensure these opportunities are inclusive & universal. #SDG7ActionForum

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · 15d

Delighted to join the GEAPP Leadership Council. Together, we position #renewables as critical enabler of economic development & highlight the importance of investing in energy to create jobs & improve livelihoods.
IRENA remains committed to boost #energyaccess.

#ClimateWeekNYC

Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · 16d

We are entering the age of #renewable abundance.

Renewables now lead new power generation & investment, but the story is incomplete w/ developing countries still falling behind. At #COP30, equity & impact must be central to #energytransitions.
#GRS25

👉http://bit.ly/4gUMWIx

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · 17d

Sustainable aviation fuels will shape the future of flight, but the sector has yet to take off.

Honoured to launch Finvest@ETAF with ICAO SG Juan Carlos Salazar & Council President Sciacchitano. The new portal supports SAF projects & speeds their path to market. bit.ly/3IvPlwb.

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Projects to Gain New Support Through IRENA–ICAO Collaboration

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) launched ‘Finvest@ETAF’ to support Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and clean aviation energy...

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · 23d

Delighted to join the Sustainable Fuels & Hydrogen Ministerial by METI Japan. #Greenhydrogen is not a silver bullet, but it can be a catalyst for green industrialisation. We must prioritise investments in hard-to-abate sectors where alternative low-carbon solutions are limited.

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · 27d

Collective strength as a global family is our greatest asset.

The IRENA Council discussed progress of the #energytransition. The world added a record 582 GW of new capacity in 2024, proving the strategic value of #renewables in enhancing energy security & economic stability.

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · 28d

Delighted to welcome 430 delegates from over 90 members to the 29th IRENA Council in #AbuDhabi. Under the leadership of the #CostaRican Chair, this meeting will generate the strategic insights & innovative ideas to advance the global #energytransition powered by #renewables.

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · Jul 23

Driven by technology improvement, competitive supply chains & economies of scale, costs for #SolarPV declined by 90% since 2010. While tariffs would be alarming, the trajectory of #renewables is set by continued technological learning & industrial maturity. bit.ly/3TVsCvM

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · Jul 23

Honour to meet UN's DSG Amina J Mohammed during #HLPF. Informed her about our contribution to the #UNSG’s ‘Moment of Opportunity’, outlining the economic opportunities for #energytransition. New IRENA data clearly confirms that cost-competitive #renewables are a reality today.

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · Jul 18

With World Bank #ESMAP & partners, we launch a policy brief on gender indicators for sustainable energy to

✅prioritise #genderequality
✅collect robust data
✅strengthen political commitment

At IRENA we continue leading knowledge on the role of women in #renewables. #HLPF2025

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · Jul 17

An honour to present the #TrackingSDG7 2025 at the UN #HLPF2025, as this year's chair of the joint report. With fellow #SDG7 custodians, I urge the international community to scale up affordable financing support to maximise the benefits of #renewables for all. 👉bit.ly/3FUnK6V

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · Jul 10

The #renewableenergy boom is transforming global energy markets, driving economies & creating opportunities. But the growing regional divide is alarming. We must ensure #energytransitions become a powerful engine for sustainable economic growth worldwide 👉http://bit.ly/4nFZndT

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · Jul 9

By 2030, #renewables could create 30 Mln jobs. But the reality is an uneven job distribution w/ many countries lacking opportunities due to missing investment & policies.

Met DG Gerd Müller at UNIDO's Green Industrialization Dialogue today in support of regional cooperation.

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · Jul 4

Delighted to welcome the delegation of #Cuba’s Deputy Minister for Trade & Foreign Investment, Carlos Luis Jorge Méndez today. We discussed collaboration how to further accelerate decentralised #renewableenergy solutions through project facilitation & IRENA’s finance platforms ETAF & CIP.

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · Jun 24

Delighted to release IRENA’s first regional outlook– the #energytransition outlook for the #EU.
By placing low-cost #renewables at its heart, the EU can enhance energy independence & deliver affordable, secure energy to industry & households. bit.ly/4neA56o

Strategic Investment Critical for Energy Transition Success in EU

According to the first Regional Energy Transition Outlook by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), published in collaboration with the European Commission today, increased use of renewabl...

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · May 28

At #WorldUtilitiesCongress 2025, I underscored two key priorities:

1- Greater involvement from multilateral financial institutions to support energy infrastructure, especially in Africa and SE Asia.

2- Called for stronger collaboration between utilities and regulators at the #UNEZA CEO Roundtable.

Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · May 8

The growth of #renewables is record-breaking – a powerful signal that business case & business opportunities have never been stronger. Now, climate commitments must reflect it by systematically integrating renewables into the NDC 3.0 at #COP30.

#CopenhagenClimateMinisterial

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · Apr 29

A pleasure to meet with Costa Rica Vice-President Stephan Brunner and Minister of Environment & Energy, Franz Tattenbach today.

We discussed strengthening collaboration on the energy transition, electrification, and interconnectivity, with a special focus on e-mobility.

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · Apr 24

The voice of industry is loud & clear:
#EnergySecurity = #RenewableEnergy.

Supported by UNEZA, AFID & GRA, business leaders call on governments to anchor renewables, efficiency, storage & grids at the core of national plans & policies ahead of the UK/IEA Energy Security Summit.

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · Apr 24

Geopolitical shifts have reshaped our understanding of #energysecurity beyond #fossilfuels. It must also be understood through #renewables in support of supply diversification, economic growth & infrastructure. My view on managing the #EnergyTransition: bit.ly/4lDOR69

The Powerful Role in Geopolitics is to Manage the Energy Transition

The energy transition presents both challenges and remarkable opportunities. Through international collaboration, innovative governance, and investments in exploration, recycling, and technology, we c...

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · Apr 15

Delighted to meet energy leaders & business during my visit in #Moldova. Discussed with Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu & State Sec Carolina Novac how IRENA can support energy independence & resilience through #renewables. Witnessed major prospect on site visits of #SolarPV parks.

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · Mar 27

The 585 GW global record of #renewablepower capacity addition tells a different story regionally. Asia's 72% share of growth is in stark contrast w/ other parts of the world. To close this gap, I urge for increased int'l support for the Global South. See: bit.ly/43wt1eh

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International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) @irena-official.bsky.social · Mar 26

Each year, #renewable power exceeds its previous capacity, with highest addition recorded in 2024 at 585 GW. But the world still falls short of the 11.2 TW target of #3xRenewables 2030. Read IRENA report-available in 3 languages-to see data from all regions: bit.ly/43wt1eh

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International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) @irena-official.bsky.social · Mar 26

📢#Renewables capacity broke its record again in 2024 with 15.1% annual growth rate, adding 585 GW. But to meet #3xRenewables, it must grow by 16.6% per year till 2030. NEW IRENA report is a reminder for governments to raise their renewables ambitions through #NDC 3.0. Read: bit.ly/42hWabU

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Francesco La Camera @flacamera.bsky.social · Mar 26

Pleased to share the good news of another record-breaking growth in #renewables, accounting for➕92% of total power expansion in 2024. With renewables, we can turn challenges over climate, competitiveness & energy security into opportunities. Our new report:
www.irena.org/News/pressre...

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