Productive Use of Clean Energy for Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
[last updated January 7, 2004 1:48 PM]

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General Information
Partnership website(s)
Expected Timeframe
May 2002 - Open Ended
Partners
Governments:
    		Major Groups:
    • Climate Institute ()
    • Winrock International ()
    UN System:
    • United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) (United States of America)
    • UN/DESA (United States of America)
    • UNFIP (United States of America)
    		Other intergovernmental organizations:
    • AOSIS ()
    Other:
    • Energy & Security Group ()
    		 
    Thematic Focus
    Primary Themes:
    • Energy for sustainable development
    • Sustainable development of SIDS
    		 Secondary Themes:
      Geographic Coverage
      Geographic Scope: Global
      Country(ies) where the partnership is being implemented:
      Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia
      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.
      Goals and Objectives
      Summary of the partnership's goals and objectives
      Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are heavily dependent on fossil (petroleum) fuels and conventional biomass. The negative impacts on the environment and the heavy financial burden placed on SIDS through the present use of these fuels is the problem. The problem aggravates because of the low efficiency of energy use. Therefore, identification of the problem, formulation of national strategies, application of appropriate technologies and policies are required.
      The main objective of this partnership is to achieve energy self-sufficiency and to increase the use of available energy for productive activities in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). To achieve these targets, a three-phase programme is considered:
      1. Analyze demand and supply side energy data, consider development targets and identify needs, formulate policies and strategies.
      2. Develop projects to submit to donors.
      3. Implement demonstration projects.
      Targets and Progress
      Partnership targets
      To implement programs in Small Island Developing States and help them achieve energy self-sufficiency, as well as increase the use of available energy for productive activities.
      Implement demonstration pilot projects to improve energy efficiency in SIDS and perform sectoral analysis to indicate needs identification to formulate projects.
      Progress against targets
      Partnership started as expected in May 2002, with relevant decision of the Industrial Development Board, i.e. IDB 25/Dec.8 (contained in www.unido.org/en/doc/5088);

      Consultations on UNFIP planning grant for initial activities in three Caribbean islands, St. Lucia, Dominica and Grenada are advanced and approval of the grant is expected shortly; in addition, a UNIDO programming mission visited several Pacific islands in fall 2002 and projects are in advanced stages of preparations for donor submission.
      Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
      Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
      The initiative fosters capacity building and technology transfer in all its methodological phases.
      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
      Reference is made to the Chairman's paper of the Prepcom 3, reference A/CONF.199/PC/L.1, Part VII (Sustainable development of small island developing states), paragraphs 20.a-j.
      Coordination and Implementation
      Coordination Mechanism of the Partnership
      Monitoring arrangements are to be defined with the partners.
      Implementation Mechanism of the Partnership
      Phase I will include activities such as
       Collection, compiling and analysis of demand and supply side energy data;
       Analysis of projections of economic development in general and energy development in particular;
       Preparation of an energy plan, including policies, strategies, deployment of clean energy technologies, use of energy to promote income generation.
      Phase II will include activities such as
       Sectoral analysis and indicative needs identification: Selection of 2-3 sectors for each country such as: tourism, food (fish) processing, transport, electricity generation, electric motors, etc.
       Formulation of projects aiming at, among others:
       Mini-grid replacement (re-powering fossil fuel based remote grids by renewable energies);
       More efficient use of biomass
       Providing information and communication technologies (ICT) to remote areas with renewable-powered telecenters
       Local assembly/production of solar water heaters, particularly for urban areas and the growing tourism industry
       Demand side management and more efficient end-use consumption of electricity
       Improving the efficiency of present electricity generation, transmission and distribution networks
       Implementing clean transport models (biofuels, electric vehicles, etc.)
      Phase III: Implementation of demonstration pilot projects.
      Resources
      Funding Currently Available
      Amount in US$: 0
      Source(s):
      Non-financial resources available
      Type(s):
      Source(s):
      Funding Sought
      Required Amount in US$: not specified
      Source(s) already approached: Arrangements for funding - To be identified.
      Non-financial resources sought
      Requirement(s):
      Source(s) approached and details:
      Additional Information
      Additional Relevant Information
      This partnership is part of the SIDS Global umbrella initiative