Information
- Submitted by: Marshall Islands
- Topic: Small Island Developing States
- Keywords: Energy
- Location: Marshall Islands
- Date of completion: 2020
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Deliverables & Resources
Barbados Declaration - Voluntary Commitment by Marshall Islands
Partner(s)
Marshall Islands, in partnership with the Governments of Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom, and UNDP.
Description/achievement of initiative
1. A 40% reduction in CO2 emissions below 2009 levels by 2020;
2. Electrification of 100% of urban households and 95% of rural outer atoll households by 2015;
3. The provision of 20% of energy through indigenous renewable resources by 2020;
4. Improved efficiency of energy use in 50% of households and businesses, and 75% of government buildings by 2020;
5. A 20% efficiency improvement in transportation sector fuel use by 2020;
6. Feasibility studies and internationally supported financing plans for innovative game-changing renewable energy and sustainable development opportunities undertaken by 2015.
Implementation methodologies
To be achieved with assistance from development partners.
Deliverables
| Deliverable | Date |
| Electrification of 100% of urban households and 95% of rural outer atoll households | 2015 |
| 20% efficiency improvement in transportation sector fuel use | 2020 |
| 20% of energy through indigenous renewable resources | 2020 |
| 40% reduction in CO2 emissions below 2009 levels | 2020 |
Resources
| Type | Details |
| Other, please specify | To be achieved with assistance from development partners. |