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A rapid replacement of fossil fuels with renewable fuels based on green hydrogen and advanced biofuels could enable to cut up to 80% of shipping's CO2 emissions.

Following the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement this week, more than 100 leading renewable energy majors urge governments to immetiately scale-up climate action.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) issued a report focusing on the challenges of decarbonization and energy transition, with the latter being linked to the increasing penetration of variable renewable energy along with an increase in the electrification of end-use sectors, both of which are key for long term decarbonization and the achievement of climate goals.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published a booklet focusing on the progress of renewable energy in the future, which is expected to double by 2030 to advance the global energy transformation, achieve sustainable development goals and a pathway to climate safety.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched its “Navigating the way to a renewable future: Solutions to decarbonize shipping” report during Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit in Singapore, highlighting the importance of reducing shipping emissions and following the path towards a carbon-zero industry, in line with IMO’s sustainability targets.

Eleven million people are working in renewable energy worldwide in 2018 according to the latest analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency. This compares with 10.3 million in 2017. Offshore wind could be an especially attractive option for leveraging domestic capacity and exploiting synergies with the oil and gas industry.