Selection Guidelines for Hosting an International Renewable Energy Conference (IREC)
(revised version)
Paris, 21 June 2010: A set of simple guidelines for the selection of the host of the International Renewable Energy Conference (IREC) has been agreed by the REN21 Bureau. To date, one country has submitted a formal application to host the IREC 2012. The Bureau will decide by 15 July 2010, on a “no objection” basis, on the host of the IREC 2012.
The following criteria are proposed for the process of
selecting the host country of the International Renewable Energy
Conferences (IRECs):
- IRECs will be held every two years.
- The location of the
IREC generally alternates between a developed and developing
country. Exceptions to this pattern can be made where countries do
not fit neatly into either category.
- Eligible host
countries will have a demonstrated commitment to renewable energy
and climate change mitigation.
- The potential Host
Government commits to continuing the International Action Programme.
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The Host Government will have the capacity, infrastructure and
resources to accommodate a high-level conference of some 2,000-5,000
participants. Small developing countries may seek partners to assist
with needed financial resources.
- Governments requesting to
host the IREC are expected to provide or secure travel support to
enable delegates from developing countries to attend and thus ensure
broad international participation.
- To ensure continuity
between the IRECs, REN21, as gatekeeper of the IRECs and lead
international partner of the host country, supports the host in the
planning and organization of the IREC. The Host Government agrees to
provide the REN21 Secretariat with financial resources to be able to
carry out this role, as well as to manage the International Action
Programme.
- Governments wishing to host the IREC will
submit a bid to the REN21 Secretariat six months prior to the
upcoming IREC. Bids should include the motivation for wanting to
host the IREC, as well as the proposed dates and venue for the
conference.
- Bids will be reviewed by the REN21 Bureau in
consultation with the Steering Committee and the selection made on a
“no objection” basis.
For more information on the history of IREC, please visit
http://www.ren21.net/PolicyProcess/renewables2004.asp.
