Salon 18: Helene Pelosse, Director General, IRENA

Mrs. Helene Pelosse, Director General of IRENA, was the guest of honor at the HAS UAE Salon, held in Abu Dhabi. After exploring the mandate of IRENA, Mrs. Pelosse expanded on the different current activities of IRENA, and the state of renewable energy in the different countries around the world. The discussion covered the role of government in renewable energy policies as well as practice, and the role and responsibilities of citizens in embracing renewable energy as a lifestyle alternative.

About Harvard Salon

Harvard Salon strives to create intellectual debates around topics of interest to the society's members. Held on monthly basis, The Salon hosts a world-wide acknowledged authority in a particular discipline or field of knowledge. The Salon 'Guest of Honor' directs the discussions and moderates the interactive participation of the members. Topics vary and cover a wide spectrum between the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences and Technology.