International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), a UAE-based intergovernmental organisation, has issued a statement on the US intention to withdraw its membership. In the statement released by the Director-General Francesco La Camera on 8 January 2026, the US has been an important contributor to the world of renewable energy as a member among 171 members of IRENA. The declaration has also highlighted that renewable energy remain central to economic competitiveness, job creation, and industrial innovation globally. The statement has pointed out that renewable energy contributes to energy security amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty. IRENA has declared that international collaboration remains essential for accelerating the global energy transition. The agency has also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting countries and businesses pursuing renewable energy deployment. The statement recognised the US contributions to IRENA’s work and noted that continued cooperation remains possible in the future. Recently, the IRENA has issued an RFP for a feasibility study of a 30 MW solar PV plant in Ukraine.