Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21)
REN21 is the global renewable energy policy multi-stakeholder network that connects a wide range of key actors. REN21’s goal is to facilitate knowledge exchange, policy development and joint action towards a rapid global transition to renewable energy. The network brings together governments, nongovernmental organisations, research and academic institutions, international organisations and industry to learn from one another and build on successes that advance renewable energy. To assist policy decision making, REN21 provides high quality information, catalyses discussion and debate and supports the development of thematic networks. REN21’s flagship deliverable is the annual Global Renewables Status report. Together with alternate hosting governments, REN21 is convening biannual International Renewable Energy Conferences (IREC) as a high-level political conference series dedicated to renewable energy policy worldwide.
EREF is a member of REN21, as well as the network’s Steering Committee which is elected for a three year term as the central governing entity of REN21, by the general assembly.