India has affirmed its commitment to collaborating with member nations of the International Solar Alliance, despite the US announcing its withdrawal from 66 international organizations. The International Solar Alliance, representing 125 member countries, aims to collectively address challenges in scaling up solar energy for universal energy access. The alliance will persist in aiding member countries, especially Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States, in solar energy development and deployment.
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order halting US support for various organizations, including the International Solar Alliance, as part of a broader review of international organization participation and funding. The US administration’s distancing from climate-focused entities like the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change has raised concerns globally. Experts view the US withdrawal as a significant setback in combating climate change, given the country’s status as a major polluter and the world’s largest economy.
The US decision to withdraw from the UN Population Fund, citing concerns over alleged coercive abortion practices, adds to its disengagement from international bodies. The move to exit organizations like the Carbon Free Energy Compact and the International Cotton Advisory Committee reflects a broader shift in US policy towards international cooperation. Despite these withdrawals, the International Solar Alliance remains steadfast in its mission to promote solar energy adoption and sustainability worldwide.
