Context:
The Republic of Moldova has officially joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA), becoming its 107th member country.
Key Highlights:
- Moldova’s Ambassador to India, Ana Taban, handed it over to P. S. Gangadhar, Joint Secretary (Economic Diplomacy) and Head of Depository, ISA.
- Significance: Moldova’s inclusion is expected to boost global cooperation in solar energy adoption and sustainable development efforts.
About the International Solar Alliance (ISA)
- Founded: Joint initiative of India and France at COP-21 (2015).
- Headquarters: Gurugram, India.
- Objective: Promote affordable, reliable, and sustainable solar energy worldwide, especially in:
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Key Focus Areas of ISA
- Analytics & Advocacy:
- Publishes solar market reports and trends
- Supports member countries in policy and regulation
- Capacity Building:
- Runs STAR-C centres for training and standard-setting
- Develops local solar ecosystems
- Programmatic Support:
- Implements solar projects
- Aggregates demand and enables funding and risk mitigation
