Jan 10, 2026 - World leaders discuss clean energy shift in Abu Dhabi
The 16th IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi highlights rapid global growth in renewable energy, especially solar, but notes unequal job access, with women underrepresented. High costs, fragile supply chains, and outdated grids are slowing the energy transition worldwide. Decisions made today will determine who benefits from clean energy and who is left behind for decades. Reagan Des Vignes reports from Abu Dhabi.