U.S. joins International Renewable Energy Agency

Early this week the United States became a signatory to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).  This is part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to the development of clean, renewable energy.  IRENA will engage governments around the world in promoting a transition to renewable energies on the global scale.  Over 130 nations are members, including Tunisia.

Investing in renewable energy is not only important for the environment, but it will create jobs and enhance the world’s prosperity and security.  Clean energy and climate change are on priorities in our foreign policy agenda.  Our Embassy here in Tunis is working on finding ways to minimize the impact on the environment – I urge you to also take a look at your energy consumption and find ways to cut down on unnecessary use of carbon fuels.  Together with a comprehensive renewable policy, we can work toward a world with cleaner energy.