The Council

The IRENA Council is composed of 21 Member States elected for a two-year term and is accountable to the Assembly. Council members serve on a rotating basis to ensure the effective participation of both developing and developed countries and a fair and equitable geographical distribution. The Council’s responsibilities include facilitating consultation and cooperation among IRENA Members and reviewing the draft work programme, draft budget and annual report.

The thirty-second meeting of the Council will be held from 14 to 16 October 2026 in Abu Dhabi, with the meetings of the two Committees (AFC and PSC) to be held on 13 October 2026.