Overview
- Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 is underway through January 15, anchored by the World Future Energy Summit and the opening of IRENA’s 16th General Assembly.
- GA16 convenes representatives from 139 countries plus the EU, drawing 1,524 participants including 45 at ministerial level to shape cooperation priorities.
- IRENA director-general Francesco La Camera calls the transition irreversible, citing 92% of last year’s new power capacity from renewables and about $2.4 trillion in transition investment, including roughly $800 billion for new capacity.
- An IRENA–ILO review reports 16.6 million renewable-energy jobs in 2024, led by China’s 7.3 million, with solar PV as the largest employer.
- Masdar marks its 20th anniversary with projects in more than 40 countries, $15 billion invested or committed in 2025, and progress beyond halfway to its 100 GW-by-2030 goal, while the Abu Dhabi Chamber launches a Sustainability Label and showcases member firms at WFES.