All UN member states can now join International Solar Alliance: India

International Solar Alliance (ISA)

• The International Solar Alliance was launched jointly by the Indian Prime Minister and the French President during the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP21, in Paris.
• Currently, India is the president of the alliance.
• At present, 89 countries have signed the framework agreement of the ISA.

Aim of ISA:

• It aims to contribute to the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement through rapid and massive deployment of solar energy.
• The ISA aims to bring together countries to provide a collective response to the main common obstacles to the massive deployment of solar energy in terms of technology, finance and capacity.

Objective of ISA:

• To mobilise member countries
• Seek commitments from international organisations and mobilise private sector
• To support rural and decentralised applications
• Access to affordable finance
• Island and village solar mini grids
• Rooftop installations
• and solar e-mobility technologies