New York [US], October 22 (ANI): India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations shared how the India-UN Development Partnership Fund has empowered 10 Pacific nations by offering green solutions. In a post on X, the Indian Mission noted that solar energy has been provided to 12 public buildings across these nations, and 74 local technicians have been trained under the project.
The Mission said, “India-@UN Development Partnership Fund is offering green solutions. Solar energy has been provided to 12 public buildings across 10 Pacific nations. 74 local technicians have been imparted training under the Project.”
The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) shared that the project, funded by India, now “energizes 12 public buildings across 10 Pacific nations: 74 local technicians trained, 16,500+ beneficiaries, and 9,600 tons of CO₂ avoided over 25 years.”
UNOSSC’s official website highlighted the introduction of solar energy to the State House in Fiji with support from the India-UN Development Fund. “Implemented as part of a joint advocacy demonstration initiative involving 11 Pacific Island nations, Fiji introduced solar energy to power their State House thanks to India-UN Development Partnership Fund support. In 2023, an 18.25 kW solar generation system was launched at the State House, supplying approximately 20,000 units of clean electricity annually. This initiative not only reduces carbon emissions but also saves $3,198 in annual energy costs,” the website noted.
The website also highlighted how the India-UN Development Partnership Fund, the India, Brazil, and South Africa Facility for Poverty and Hunger Alleviation (IBSA Fund), and the Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund, managed by UNOSSC, have played a pivotal role in supporting clean energy interventions across the developing world, particularly in countries with limited access to renewable energy resources.
UNOSSC shared that the India-UN Development Partnership Fund has also supported improved access to water through the installation of a solar pumping system in Haiti, expanding solar energy access in rural and underserved communities. The project introduced solar pumping systems, providing reliable and sustainable water access for both agricultural and domestic use, benefiting over 40,000 people.
UNOSSC underscored that the India-UN Development Partnership Fund and the IBSA Fund highlight the importance of South-South cooperation in driving progress. “These funds not only deliver immediate benefits to communities but also lay the groundwork for long-term sustainability by fostering innovation, building local capacities, and promoting policy coherence,” it said. (ANI)
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