Francesco La Camera, Director-General of IRENA, highlights the challenge of translating government commitments to action in renewable energy. He emphasizes the need for international cooperation to overcome barriers, such as inadequate infrastructure and outdated legal frameworks. La Camera points to initiatives like the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa as models for collaboration. He stresses the importance of citizen engagement and a conducive legal environment for accelerating the transition to renewable energy. Despite declining international funding, La Camera remains optimistic about achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7.