Mauritius: First African Nation to Sign ISA’s Country Partnership Framework

In April 2025, Mauritius has become the first African country to sign the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) developed by the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

What is the Country Partnership Framework (CPF)?

1. The CPF is a key initiative of ISA designed to foster medium- and long-term partnerships with member countries. Its primary goal is to accelerate the global transition to clean energy through the implementation of joint solar projects tailored to national priorities.
2. By aligning national and ISA objectives, the CPF helps countries scale up their solar capacity and promote climate-resilient development.

About the International Solar Alliance (ISA) The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization that promotes solar energy as a universal, affordable, and sustainable solution to meet global energy demands and tackle climate change. Genesis: Launched in 2015 by India and France during the COP21 summit in Paris. Headquarters: Located in Gurugram, Haryana, India. Membership: As of March 2025, 104 countries have signed and ratified the ISA Framework Agreement. A 2020 amendment to the Agreement has made all UN member states eligible to join ISA.

 

ISA’s Vision: “Towards 1000” Strategy

ISA is guided by an ambitious strategy known as ‘Towards 1000’, with the following key goals by 2030:

1. Mobilize USD 1,000 billion in investments for solar energy projects.
2. Provide clean energy access to 1,000 million people across member countries.
3. Install 1,000 GW of global solar energy capacity.
4. Mitigate 1,000 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually through solar deployment.

This strategy aligns with global climate targets and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key Initiatives of ISA

To realize its vision, ISA has launched several impactful programs:

1. SolarX Startup Challenge: Supports innovative start-ups and entrepreneurs with grants and business acceleration to scale solar solutions.

2. STAR-C Initiative: Focuses on strengthening technical and institutional capacities in member countries to implement solar projects effectively.

3. Global Solar Facility: A payment guarantee fund to reduce investment risk and attract private capital into solar projects.

4. Green Hydrogen Innovation Centre: Explores synergies between solar power and green hydrogen to unlock new avenues for sustainable energy storage and use.

India’s Leading Role in ISA

As a co-founder and key driver of the International Solar Alliance, India has played a pivotal role in shaping and supporting the organization’s mission:

1. One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG): A global initiative led by India to connect solar energy grids across nations for a more resilient and integrated power network.
2. Financial and Technical Support:
   1. India contributes ₹100 crore annually to ISA for supporting clean energy transitions in developing countries, especially in Africa and Asia.

Offers funding, training, and technology transfer to partner nations, promoting solar deployment in emerging economies

 

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