New Delhi, January 8: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will continue to pursue its mission of supporting member countries in scaling up solar energy, despite the United States’ recent decision to withdraw from the organisation, sources said on Thursday.
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it was withdrawing from 66 international organisations, including the ISA, citing a review under Executive Order 14199 that found certain bodies and treaties “contrary to the interests of the United States.” The move followed a report from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the US Representative to the United Nations recommending the withdrawal.
The ISA, a joint initiative between India and France, currently has 125 member and signatory countries. It was conceived during the COP21 climate conference in Paris in 2015 and amended in 2020 to open membership to all UN member states. The Alliance aims to mobilise USD 1 trillion in solar investments by 2030 while lowering the costs of solar technologies and financing.
Sources emphasized that the ISA will continue focusing on cooperation with Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), mobilising finance, building capacity, and reducing risk perceptions associated with solar energy projects to accelerate the global transition to clean energy.
Despite the US withdrawal, the Alliance remains committed to its objectives, underscoring the continued global collaboration needed to achieve universal access to solar energy. (ANI)
About The Author
