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22/11/2024

🌟 Sunny Side Up Session Wraps Up at COP29!🌟

The final session at the ISA Pavilion, Sunny Side Up: Solar for Education at Grass-root Level, brought together diverse perspectives to conclude our journey at COP29 on a high note.

Discussions spotlighted the role of solar energy in empowering communities, with government-led initiatives driving scalable solutions, skill development, and indigenous technology adoption. Speakers emphasised the need for global collaboration to address climate challenges while promoting solar energy as a sustainable solution for water treatment and education access.

This session also celebrated grassroots efforts and inspiring success stories, showcasing how small actions and persistence can create ripples of change.

Thank you for joining us in shaping a solar-powered future. Together, let’s continue driving action and innovation for a sustainable tomorrow!

22/11/2024

🌟 Join Us for the Final Sunny Side Up Session at the ISA Pavilion, COP29!🌟

📅 22 November 2024
🕦 11:45 AM AZT onwards
📍 ISA Pavilion, The Solar Hub (H7, Blue Zone, Baku)

As we conclude an incredible journey at COP29, don’t miss the final Sunny Side Up session at the ISA Pavilion! Engage in a thought-provoking discussion on Solar for Education at the Grass-root Level, featuring Amitabh Shah, Founder & Chief Inspiration Officer, YUVA UNSTOPPABLE with Borja Lopetegui González, Head of Communications, ISA.

Together, we’ll explore how solar energy can transform educational opportunities for communities, sharing innovative strategies and impactful success stories. Let’s wrap up COP29 with insights and inspiration to carry forward the vision of a sustainable, solar-powered future.

21/11/2024

🌟 Join Us Tomorrow for Session 10 of Sunny Side Up!🌟

📅 22 November 2024
🕦 11:45 AM AZT onwards
📍 ISA pavilion, The Solar Hub (H7, Blue Zone, Baku)

Topic: Solar for Education at Grass-root Level

🎙️ Speakers:
- Borja Lopetegui González, Head of Communications, ISA
- Amitabh Shah, Founder & Chief Inspiration Officer, YUVA UNSTOPPABLE

Be part of this thought provoking session exploring how solar energy can revolutionise education at the grass-root level. Join the conversation to discover innovative solutions, success stories, and impactful strategies.

21/11/2024

🌍 Universal Energy Access: Modelling the Rural Electrification Fund

The session in collaboration with the Fiji Government highlighted the transformative potential of renewable energy in achieving universal energy access. Discussions revolved around the Fiji Rural Electrification Fund (FREF) and showcased success stories like Vio Island’s solar transition.

Speakers brainstormed collectively on overcoming barriers and scaling public-private partnerships to drive sustainable energy access across rural and maritime communities, with lessons from Pacific Island nations including Vanuatu, PNG, and the Solomon Islands.

21/11/2024

🌟 Solarising Communities through Women-led Climate Action: Strengthening Adaptation, Unlocking Finance, and Creating Jobs🌟

📍 ISA Pavilion, The Solar Hub, COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan

A dynamic session spotlighted the transformative role of women in driving clean energy adoption, enhancing community resilience, and unlocking climate finance. Discussions explored innovative gender-inclusive solutions, policy advancements, and pathways for adaptation and Loss and Damage funding.

The dialogue reinforced the importance of empowering women as agents of change to scale sustainable energy solutions and achieve equitable climate targets.

21/11/2024

Highlights from the session, Energy-Water Nexus: Energising Water Supply for Rural and Maritime Communities 🌊

The discussion showcased how solar-powered water treatment systems are transforming access to clean and safe drinking water for rural and maritime communities, especially in Pacific SIDS like Fiji, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Nauru, and PNG.

Key takeaways included insights into the status of water access, challenges in deploying solar energy solutions, and the importance of training and capacity-building for long-term management. The session highlighted solar-powered desalination and groundwater systems as sustainable, cost-effective solutions to meet renewable energy goals and tackle climate change impacts.

✨ Special thanks to the distinguished speakers for their valuable contributions, led by the Fiji Government, with active participation from ministers and experts from across the Pacific. Together, we are driving transformative change for a resilient and sustainable future.

21/11/2024

The Sunny Side Up Session 9 at the ISA Pavilion during COP29 focused on Solar Power: The Key to Sustainable Energy Access and Security, featuring experts Dr. Barakat Ahmed, Regional Programs Head Africa, ISA , Dr. Augustine B Njamnshi, Chair of Political & Technical Affairs, Climate Justice Alliance, and Dr. Cosmas Mwikirize Superintendent, Industrial Value Chains Development, STI-S-Office of the President, Uganda.

The session delved into the critical energy challenges faced by Africa, where over 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa still lack access to energy. It highlighted how solar power could be the key to addressing this challenge, offering a decentralised and people-centred solution that not only enhances climate resilience, provides energy access but also fosters industrialisation.

A major point of discussion was the need for technological self-reliance in Africa, urging the continent to invest in local technology and capacity building instead of depending on imported solutions.

The discussions reinforced the importance of global collaborations and actionable strategies to strengthen energy security and advance climate justice.

21/11/2024

Highlights from Women in Energy: Empowering Change and Driving Innovation 🌟

On 21 November 2024, the ISA Pavilion at COP29 hosted an engaging session in collaboration with ISES and Global Women NET, showcasing impactful discussions on gender equity in renewable energy. The event celebrated initiatives like ISA’s Solar for She and explored actionable solutions to overcome barriers faced by women in the sector.

Esteemed speakers included:

-Christine Lins, Co-Founder and Executive Director, GWNET
-Dr Gurleen Kaur, Solar & Technology Specialist, ISA
-H.E. Kerryne Z. James, Minister for Climate Resilience, Environment and Renewable Energy, Grenada
-Uzoamaka U. Nwamarah, Adviser - Climate Change, Commonwealth Secretariat
-Samah Elsayed, Programme Officer, IRENA
-Shanna Emmanuel, Programme Officer, OECS, Coordinator of the Eastern Caribbean Solar Challenge
-Upeka Tharindi Thilini, Co-Founder, Bio Lanka Exports & Winner, SolarX Startup Challenge, APAC
-Vardhani Ratnala, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, ISA

The session concluded with a strong call to action for collaborative efforts to advance women-led renewable energy solutions and leadership.

21/11/2024

ISA Solar Hub Schedule: 21 November 2024 at COP29

Here’s an overview of today’s insightful sessions at the ISA Pavilion, The Solar Hub, H7, Blue Zone, Baku Stadium:

🔹 Session 1: Women in Energy – Empowering Change and Driving Innovation
📅 Time: 10:00 – 11:15 hrs AZT
Explore initiatives like ISA’s ‘Solar for She’ and strategies to overcome barriers for women in renewable energy, fostering gender equity and leadership.

🔹 Sunny Side Up – Session 9: Solar Power: The Key to Sustainable Energy Access and Security
📅 Time: 11:45 hrs AZT
Discover the transformative potential of solar energy in strengthening energy security and advancing climate justice through global collaborations. Join thought leaders such as Dr Barakat Ahmed, Regional Programs Head for Africa at ISA; Dr Augustine B. Njamnshi, Chair of Political & Technical Affairs at the Climate Justice Alliance; and Dr Cosmas Mwikirize, Superintendent of Industrial Value Chains Development at Uganda’s STI-S Office of the President, as they share insights into harnessing solar solutions for a sustainable and equitable future.

🔹 Session 2: Energy-Water Nexus – Energising Water Supply for Rural and Maritime Communities
📅 Time: 13:30 – 14:45 hrs AZT
Focusing on solar-powered desalination and groundwater systems as sustainable solutions for Pacific SIDS, addressing barriers and capacity constraints.

🔹 Session 3: Solarising Communities through Women-led Climate Action – Strengthening Adaptation, Unlocking Finance, and Creating Jobs
📅 Time: 15:45 – 17:00 hrs AZT
A discussion on empowering women as key agents of change in scaling clean energy adoption, unlocking finance, and advancing gender-inclusive solutions.

🔹 Session 4: Universal Energy Access – Modelling the Rural Electrification Fund
📅 Time: 17:30 – 18:25 hrs AZT
Exploring innovative funding mechanisms like the Fiji Rural Electrification Fund and its potential to scale energy access in rural and maritime communities.

20/11/2024

Join us tomorrow at the ISA pavilion, The Solar Hub at COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan for the Sunny Side Up Session 9🔆

Topic: Solar Power: The Key to Sustainable Energy Access and Security

⏰ 11:45 AM AZT onwards

Speakers:
- Dr. Barakat Ahmed, Regional Programs Head Africa, ISA
- Dr. Augustine B Njamnshi, Chair of Political & Technical Affairs, Climate Justice Alliance
- Dr Cosmas Mwikirize Superintendent, Industrial Value Chains Development, STI-S-Office of the President, Uganda

The session will explore how solar power is transforming energy access, strengthening energy security, and advancing climate justice. It will also address the role of global collaboration in accelerating solar solutions.

Don’t miss this impactful discussion!

20/11/2024

🌍 Universal Energy Access: Modelling the Rural Electrification Fund

📅 21 November 2024
🕔 17:30 – 18:25 Hours
📍 ISA Pavilion, The Solar Hub COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan

This session explores innovative funding mechanisms for rural electrification, focusing on the Fiji Rural Electrification Fund (FREF). It highlights the transformative impact of renewable energy projects like Vio Island’s solar transition, which showcases the potential of public-private partnerships. Discussions will address financial, logistical, and policy barriers to achieving universal energy access while sharing lessons from Pacific Island nations, including Vanuatu, PNG, and the Solomon Islands. Participants will gain insights into scalable models that attract investment and drive sustainable energy access in rural and maritime communities.

Speakers:
- Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General, ISA
- H.E. Ro Filipe Tuisawau, Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services & Transport of Fiji
- Ronald Meketa, Managing Director, PNG National Energy Authority/NFP
- Antony Garae Liu, Director, Department of Energy, Vanuatu
- Richard Bapo, Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Solomon Islands
- Ramesh Kumar Kuruppath, Chief of Programme & Projects Implementation Cluster, ISA
- Sandeep Kaur, Regional Programme Head, SIDS

✨ Don’t miss this essential conversation on achieving universal energy access.

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