Nepal has become the 153rd nation to endorse the International Renewal Energy Agency(IRENA ) statute after it was adopted by the Legislature-Parliament today.

According to the Secretary of Minister of population and Environment,  Dr Biswa Nath Oli , After member , Nepal will get help in promoting renewable energy .

IRENA helps countries worldwide address sharply rising energy needs in an effective and sustainable manner. It support includes the provision of renewable energy data and statistics, advice on best practices, policy development, insights on financial mechanisms and technological expertise.

27 States have started the formal process of becoming Members in IRENA. High energy consuming countries like USA, China and Germany are also members of this Agency.

The IRENA was established in 26th of January 2009 by a conference held in Bonn, Germany with an objective to promote the extensive use and sustainable utilization of alternative energy across the globe.