International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

All Things Renewable

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All Things Renewable explores the latest developments in the global shift towards sustainable energy. In the interviews with experts, guided by insights from IRENA's research and activities, we break down how renewables are transforming economies, powering communities, and driving sustainable development. Each episode focuses on key topics around renewable energy financing, costs, policies, technological innovations, and the socio-economic impacts of the energy transition.

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How do we empower youth to shape a renewable energy future? 21.05.2025 14:51

The youth of today are not just passive bystanders, they are changemakers. The voices of young generations have never been heard as clearly as they are today. In this episode, Riccardo Toxiri from IRENA joins host Daria Gazzola to discuss how youth bring urgency, innovation and bold ideas to the table, shaping energy policies, spearheading impactful initiatives, and gaining recognition on the inte...

Small but Resilient: How the Energy Transition Benefits Island Communities 14.05.2025 1:14

In this conversation with Arieta Gonelevu Rakai, IRENA expert on SIDS and Head of Partnerships, we explore the pressing issues facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the wake of climate change and ways in which energy transition will positively benefit the island communities. With rising sea levels and increasing natural disasters, SIDS, which contribute less than 1% of global greenhouse...

What is the role of policy in driving investment for a just energy transition? 07.05.2025 7:15

Public funds alone cannot fund the energy transition, but they play a critical role in catalyzing private investment. In this episode, host Daria Gazzola speaks with Diala Hawila, Programme Officer, Policy Advice from IRENA about why only a fraction of global energy transition investment reaches developing economies. They discuss how policy frameworks and public financing mechanisms can catalyze p...

Financing renewable energy projects: Why bankability matters? 06.05.2025 10:32

Many developing economies cannot fund their energy transitions without significant international investment. Yet, to obtain funding, projects need to be bankable. In this episode, Erick Ruiz Araya, Deputy Director, Project Facilitation and Support at IRENA, explains why climate finance is critical for powering the energy transition in developing countries and why bankability matters. © IRENA 2025...

How can African countries drive the energy transition? 01.05.2025 12:08

In this episode, we explore the key challenges and opportunities in Africa's energy transition, with a focus on the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA). How can partnerships like APRA unlock investment, drive implementation, and deliver local value? Safiatou Alzouma, IRENA’s Special Advisor on Energy Transition, Climate and Green Industrialisation, joins host Daria Gazzola...

Small but Resilient: How the Energy Transition Benefits Island Communities 14.03.2025 10:57

In this conversation with Arieta Gonelevu Rakai, IRENA expert on SIDS and Head of Partnerships, we delve into the pressing issues facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the wake of climate change and ways in which energy transition will positively benefit the island communities. With rising sea levels and increasing natural disasters, SIDS, which contribute less than 1% of global greenhou...