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Improving the provision of sustainable energy services for Small Island Developing States
[last updated January 6, 2004 5:12 PM]
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General Information
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Expected TimeframeDecember 2002 - December 2012 |
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Thematic Focus
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Geographic Coverage
Geographic Scope: Global
Country(ies) where the partnership is being implemented: Barbados |
National Focal Points
At present, no information is available as to whether the partnership has made contact with the national focal points for sustainable development in the relevant countries.
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Goals and Objectives
Summary of the partnership's goals and objectives
The overall goal of this initiative is to increase provision of sustainable energy services for SIDS over a ten-year period, in order to reduce the outflows of foreign exchange and to protect the environment, in keeping with the Millennium Development Goals.
Secondary Objectives:
The secondary objectives are as follows:
* Transfer of appropriate technology.
* Develop new technology based upon indigenous know-how.
* Promote sustainable energy use through improved sustainable development policies.
Expected results include:
* Reduced dependence by SIDS on imported energy sources, in particular fossil fuels.
* Increased availability of reliable cost effective and sustainable energy supplies.
* Increased development of adequate human and institutional capacity to plan and manage the energy sector in SIDS.
* Realization of cost savings in the medium- to long-term (5-10 years), from investments made in environmentally safe technologies resulting in more efficient use of national resources for social and economic development.
* Inter-regional cooperation and collaboration among SIDS, building on experiences, expertise and indigenous know-how.
* Increased focus on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as established in National Communications on Climate Change, submitted by the majority of SIDS, as obligations under the UNFCC.
Secondary Objectives:
The secondary objectives are as follows:
* Transfer of appropriate technology.
* Develop new technology based upon indigenous know-how.
* Promote sustainable energy use through improved sustainable development policies.
Expected results include:
* Reduced dependence by SIDS on imported energy sources, in particular fossil fuels.
* Increased availability of reliable cost effective and sustainable energy supplies.
* Increased development of adequate human and institutional capacity to plan and manage the energy sector in SIDS.
* Realization of cost savings in the medium- to long-term (5-10 years), from investments made in environmentally safe technologies resulting in more efficient use of national resources for social and economic development.
* Inter-regional cooperation and collaboration among SIDS, building on experiences, expertise and indigenous know-how.
* Increased focus on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as established in National Communications on Climate Change, submitted by the majority of SIDS, as obligations under the UNFCC.
Targets and Progress
Partnership targets* Barbados +10 (by 2004) UNDP will have completed full assessment of SIDS energy policies.
* Barbados + 10 (by 2004) regional projects for each of the SIDS regions' developed under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). * December 2007: National/Regional energy policies developed. Simultaneously, pilot projects completed which are reflective of different developmental scenarios in a selected range of SIDS. Technical and sectoral policy capacities built to address energy management issues in SIDS. * December 2012: the significant reduction in consumption of non-renewable energy sources. |
Progress against targetsNone reported as of Dec. 2003.
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Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
- Human resources development/training
- Education/building awareness
- Technology transfer/exchange
* Identify best practices and evaluate potential for application on a wider scale within SIDS with similar needs.
* Promote the use of internships, study tours and assignments of SIDS personnel to academic, technical and energy institutions with relevant expertise and experience to maximize the transfer of appropriate technologies.
* Provide adequate incentives for attracting experts from SIDS living within the global diaspora to return home to provide expertise. Existing modalities such as UNDP's SU/TCDC TOKTEN1 programme will be explored.
* Convene a series of SIDS workshops (sub-regional, regional and global) to share knowledge, demonstrate technology and to build capacity of SIDS experts in sustainable energy initiatives.
Relationship to International Agreements on Sustainable Development
How the partnership contributes to the implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21, and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation
SIDS are committed to achieving goals set out in the Barbados POA and Agenda 21, and this initiative will assist these states in reducing their vulnerability and building their resilience to potentially negative social and economic influences. The high levels of GDP currently devoted to energy consumption in many SIDS will be reduced significantly, freeing scarce national resources for more appropriate use in social development programmes.
In keeping with Chapter 34 of Agenda 21 and with paragraphs 9 (a) through (g), of the Chairmen's Text for Negotiation dated 9 May 2002, this initiative will assist in the transfer of environmentally sound technologies, promote co-operation and build capacity within SIDS for more efficient use of energy resources.
In keeping with Chapter 34 of Agenda 21 and with paragraphs 9 (a) through (g), of the Chairmen's Text for Negotiation dated 9 May 2002, this initiative will assist in the transfer of environmentally sound technologies, promote co-operation and build capacity within SIDS for more efficient use of energy resources.
Coordination and Implementation
Coordination Mechanism of the PartnershipUNDP will convene the partnership drawing upon the technical expertise of UNEP and GEF to assist states in the assessment of SIDS energy policies and in the development of national and regional energy policies.
SIDS governments will have full responsibility for coordination and implementation at the national level. A panel of Global Advisors such as the one financed by Capacity 21 over the years, provides an excellent opportunity for independent monitoring and evaluation of progress under this initiative. UNDP has systems in place to ensure that a panel of global experts is independent of UNDP influences. Over the ten-year period of the initiative, at least five monitoring and evaluation missions are expected. |
Implementation Mechanism of the PartnershipImplementation mechanisms will be developed within the first six months of the initiative, based upon needs identified on a geographical basis. Fine-tuning of timelines will depend upon an assessment of where countries have reached in their energy management strategies and planning. For example, the Pacific region has already developed a Pacific Energy Policy and Plan (PEPP), which is expected to be endorsed by member countries in a regional Energy Meeting in mid-2002.
The initiative is not expected to initiate anything from 'ground zero'. Instead it is expected to build upon initiatives taken by SIDS at the national and regional levels and to harmonise with existing sustainable development activities of relevance to sustainable energy management in SIDS, including, the GEF Caribbean and Pacific Renewable Energy Projects and National Communications under the UNFCC provide a range of existing platforms for integration of this initiative with on-going SIDS projects and programmes. |
Resources
Funding Currently AvailableAmount in US$: 0
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Funding SoughtRequired Amount in US$: not specified
Source(s) already approached: SIDS governments are expected to cost-share this initiative mainly through the provision of adequate human resources and institutional support.
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Additional Information
Additional Relevant Information
This partnership is part of the SIDS Global umbrella initiative
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GEF: Various GEF energy projects have been initiated and /or completed in SIDS regions. Opportunities for up-scaling to full GEF projects will be explored in collaboration with the following GEF Implementing Agencies, UNEP, UNDP and the World Bank.
CDM: Exploring the development of regional projects for all SIDS regions utilizing the Clean Development Mechanism will be given priority attention under this initiative.
Academic institutions such as regional universities and international research centres will be drawn upon to address technology transfer, human and institutional capacity development.
A range of practical initiatives also exists. For example, the Caribbean has received GEF Block B Funding towards the development of a full GEF project on Renewable Energy, and the Pacific has also recently received approval for a medium-sized renewable energy project. An example of national level initiatives in SIDS has been the support provided to Cuba, for a GEF UNIDO PDF B project on one of its offshore islands, the results of which could serve to inform actions under this initiative. Thus, UNDP will need to assess the status of all SIDS efforts within the context of energy management and develop a needs/gaps template for action by the partners involved in the initiative.
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GEF: Various GEF energy projects have been initiated and /or completed in SIDS regions. Opportunities for up-scaling to full GEF projects will be explored in collaboration with the following GEF Implementing Agencies, UNEP, UNDP and the World Bank.
CDM: Exploring the development of regional projects for all SIDS regions utilizing the Clean Development Mechanism will be given priority attention under this initiative.
Academic institutions such as regional universities and international research centres will be drawn upon to address technology transfer, human and institutional capacity development.
A range of practical initiatives also exists. For example, the Caribbean has received GEF Block B Funding towards the development of a full GEF project on Renewable Energy, and the Pacific has also recently received approval for a medium-sized renewable energy project. An example of national level initiatives in SIDS has been the support provided to Cuba, for a GEF UNIDO PDF B project on one of its offshore islands, the results of which could serve to inform actions under this initiative. Thus, UNDP will need to assess the status of all SIDS efforts within the context of energy management and develop a needs/gaps template for action by the partners involved in the initiative.