ISA charts course towards solar-powered future ahead of COP28

ISA charts course towards solar-powered future ahead of COP28

The 5th Asia Pacific Region Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) has stressed the need to deploy cutting-edge solar power solutions at scale, upgrade infrastructure and grids, and triple renewable capacity by 2030.

The meeting that convened global energy leaders in Abu Dhabi, UAE, underscored the transformative actions needed to keep the world on a 1.5°C pathway and address the challenges posed by climate change, in alignment with the COP28 Presidency's vision.

Dialogues at the ISA’s 5th Meeting of the Asia Pacific Region, which attracted high-level participation of several small island and developing states (SIDS), were centered around mobilising support for the COP28 UAE Presidency’s commitment to fast-tracking a just energy transition. Key areas of focus included the promotion of climate mitigation technologies, enhancing socioeconomic opportunities, and ensuring no one gets left behind in the journey towards a sustainable future.

Solar pivotal

Delivering the keynote address, Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said: “Solar power plays a pivotal role in shaping the future energy landscape, driving sustainable development, and combating climate change. As we set our sights on COP28, it is evident that solar energy is not just a part of the solution, it is the key to