India, in collaboration with the United Nations, has provided solar power to 12 public buildings across 10 Pacific island nations. The initiative was implemented under the $150 million India-UN Development Partnership Fund.
The Permanent Mission of India to the UN said the Fund is “offering green solutions” and advancing sustainable energy access in developing regions. The project has trained 74 local technicians, benefiting over 16,500 people and helping avoid 9,600 tonnes of CO₂ emissions over 25 years.
The UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) highlighted the project’s role in promoting clean energy and technical capacity in small island nations.
The Fund has also supported similar solar water-pumping projects in Haiti, expanding renewable access to over 40,000 people in underserved communities. The initiative helped Fiji introduce solar energy to power its State House, marking a milestone in its transition to renewable energy.
Established in 2017, the India-UN Development Partnership Fund is supported and led by the Government of India and implemented with the UN to promote sustainable development in partner countries. The Fund has also supported similar solar water-pumping projects in Haiti, expanding renewable access to over 40,000 people in underserved communities.
The initiative helped Fiji introduce solar energy to power its State House, marking a milestone in its transition to renewable energy. Established in 2017, the India-UN Development Partnership Fund is supported and led by the Government of India and implemented with the UN to promote sustainable development in partner country