Pacific Islands unite around enhanced renewables ambition under climate goals
01 Mar 2021
In a year of critical action on climate mitigation and adaptation,
Pacific Island governments have reinforced their commitment to energy transition action and strengthened sustainable energy goals within updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, the United Kingdom in November.
At a meeting of high-level policy and intergovernmental representatives jointly hosted by the
Regional Pacific NDC Hub and the
UK COP26 Presidency, ministers and government representatives reiterated the need for transformative pledges that significantly reorient the world’s energy transition pathway. Pacific nations aim to be at the forefront of global efforts.
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In a year of critical action on climate mitigation and adaptation, Pacific Island governments have reinforced their commitment to energy transition action and strengthened sustainable energy goals within updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, UK, in November.
At a meeting of high-level policy and intergovernmental representatives jointly hosted by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the Regional Pacific NDC Hub and the UK COP26 Presidency, ministers and government representatives reiterated the need for transformative pledges that significantly re-orient the world’s energy transition pathway. Pacific nations aim to be at the forefront of global efforts.