The third session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly, IRENA's supreme governing body, will take place on 13-14 January 2013, to finalize remaining institution-building issues, report on its progress to member states, and renew its mandate on encouraging the global uptake of renewable energy. The Assembly will immediately precede the Abu Dhabi International Renewable Energy Conference (ADIREC), the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), and the International Water Summit 2013, which are taking place on 15-17 January 2013. These events are part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).  

dates: 13-14 January 2013   location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates   phone: +971-2-4179001   e-mail: secretariat@irena.org   www: http://www.irena.org/