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Barbados Declaration - Voluntary Commitment by Seychelles
Description/achievement of initiative

1. Diversification of the energy mix by the use and promotion of renewable energy sources in all energy uses and services in all sectors, including electricity, cooling, transport, residential, commercial and industrial. Ultimately achieving the set target of 15% energy supply from renewable energy by 2030.

2. Provide the whole population with access to a safe, secure, affordable, reliable and high quality of energy services while ensuring environmental protection

3. Increase security of energy supply

4. Promote efficient use of energy and conservation

5. Strengthen the institutional and legal framework of the energy sector

Implementation methodologies

To be achieved with assistance from development partners.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Partner(s)

Seychelles, in partnership with the Governments of Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom, and UNDP.
Progress reports
2030
15% energy supply from renewable energy
Other, please specify
In partnership with Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, and UK, and UNDP.

Basic information
Time-frame: - 2030
Partners
Seychelles, in partnership with the Governments of Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom, and UNDP.
Countries
Contact information
Permanent Mission of Nauru to the United Nations., Chair of AOSIS, nauru@un.int
United Nations