Submitted by
irvina
on Sun, 02/25/2018 - 00:55
General Information
Resolution
46506
IUCN Constituent
Oceania Regional Office
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat
Period covered
Geographic scope
Oceania
Pacific Ocean
Country/Territory
Niue
Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:
IUCN Members
723FEFBD-E163-E311-A9A0-002655853524
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Activity
Capacity-building
Description and results/achievements of activities:
A training workshop has been conducted in partnership with Global Sustainable Energy Solutions to certify Niue Power Corporation and private electricians in Grid-Connected Solar PV design, installation, and operations. This training workshop included practical exercises resulting in an additional 5kW of solar PV capacity being installed on the Niue electrical grid.
Status
Completed
Activity
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
Description and results/achievements of activities:
Poster/writing contest conducted at primary/secondary level in schools to broaden awareness of environmental impacts renewable energy/energy efficiency technology may have on the country. Prizes have been awarded to the most exemplary submissions at various grade levels.
Status
Completed
Activity
Other
Description and results/achievements of activities:
A Low Carbon Fund has been established in partnership with the Niue Development Bank, resulting in over 25 successful applicants receiving subsidies for replacing old appliances with high efficiency refrigerators, freezers, and washing machines. The fund has been populated with over US$90,000 in capital, and is currently under disbursement to qualified applicants.
Status
On-going
Activity
Policy influencing/advocacy
Description and results/achievements of activities:
In conjunction with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), a revision of the 1960 Energy Supply Act has been financed and is now being drafted. The legislative review has been completed and considerations for RE/EE technology is now being integrated into the upcoming draft Act.
Status
On-going
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
The Low Carbon Islands project has resulted in broadened understanding and awareness of the various environmental, socio-economic, and technical implications of investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency technology.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions/activities are planned for the implementation of this Resolution
Future action / activity
Other
Description
Monitoring & Evaluation of Low Carbon Fund impacts on electricity consumption reductions (and associated GHG emissions) through increased efficiency of newly replaced refrigerators, freezers, and washing machines.
III. Additional Information
External link(s)
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat