Source: PIB
Context: The Seventh International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly session, held in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam, concluded with key leadership elections, the review of ISA initiatives, and deliberations on advancing global solar energy adoption.
Recent Outcomes of the ISA Summit:
- Leadership Elections: India was unanimously elected President, and France won the contested Co-Presidency against Grenada. Eight Vice Presidents from ISA’s regional groups were also selected, including Ghana, Seychelles, Australia, and Germany.
- Director general appointment: Ashish Khanna from India was appointed Director General, with goals to strengthen ISA’s collaboration and practical implementation of solar goals.
- Focus areas: The Assembly discussed key initiatives targeting energy access, security, and transition, focusing on funding requirements and programmatic support.
- Committees and Governance: Decisions included enhancing ISA’s governance structure with the Standing Committee and Regional Committees to streamline collaboration and action among Member Countries.
About the International Solar Alliance (ISA):
- Established: 2015; headquartered in India (first intergovernmental organization headquartered in India).
- Membership: 120 Member and Signatory countries, aiming to mobilize $1 trillion in solar investments by 2030.
- Mission: Drive global solar energy adoption to foster sustainable growth, reduce energy costs, and provide universal energy access.
- Primary goals: Enhance solar energy in sectors like agriculture, transport, and health; standardize solar policies; and provide solar training and data.
- Partnerships: Collaborates with development banks, civil society, private, and public sectors, focusing on support for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
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