In the power sector, 135 countries (UNFCCC parties) currently have national, regional and/or subnational renewable electricity targets in place, representing 69% of the total. By contrast, only 104 countries included renewable electricity targets in their NDCs.Claire Kiss - International Renewable Energy (IRENA)

A significant acceleration of the global energy transformation is needed as energy-related CO2 emissions are rising. Policymakers must take swift and decisive action.Claire Kiss - International Renewable Energy (IRENA)

A large-scale shift to renewable energy and electrification could deliver three-quarters of the needed reduction, or as much as 90% with ramped-up energy efficiency. This transition to a climate-proof energy system will not only provide a solution to climate change, but also provide socio-economic benefits, such as increased GDP, jobs, and human health.Claire Kiss - International Renewable Energy (IRENA)