REN21

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2021 REN21 released the second Renewables in Cities Global Status Report (REC), providing insights into renewable energy developments and trends in urban environments.
2021 REN21 published the GSR report highlighting that fossil fuels' share remained unchanged at around 80% of total final energy use between 2009 and 2019, and called for renewable energy to be a key performance indicator in economic activities.
2018 REN21 conducted its second Renewables Academy in Berlin, Germany, bringing together over 160 members from 80 countries. The event featured 6 plenary sessions, 7 parallel sessions, and 3 workshops, addressing themes including heat, transport, and energy systems 2.0.
2018 REN21 published an updated Regional Status Report for the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
2018 Rana Adib became the executive secretary of REN21, continuing in the role to the present time.
2017 REN21 published an updated Regional Status Report for the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
2016 REN21 released a Regional Status Report for the East African Community (EAC).
2015 REN21 published Regional Status Reports for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
2014 REN21 held its first Renewables Academy in Bonn, Germany, with 150 participants from 40 countries. The event focused on identifying policy drivers needed to advance a global energy transition through four plenary sessions and six parallel sessions.
2014 REN21 published a Regional Status Report for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
2011 Christine Lins took over as executive secretary, leading REN21 from 2011 to 2018.
2010 REN21 released a Regional Status Report for India, highlighting the country's renewable energy progress.

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