India introduces draft resolution in UNGA for granting Observer Status for International Solar Alliance
The Hindu
The ISA was jointly launched by India and France in 2015 at the 21st Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) held in Paris.
Underlining that the International Solar Alliance (ISA) will usher in a new era of "green energy diplomacy”, India introduced a draft resolution in the UN General Assembly for granting Observer Status for the global initiative that would help provide for regular cooperation between ISA and the United Nations, benefiting global energy growth and development.
The ISA was jointly launched by India and France in 2015 at the 21st Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) held in Paris.
“It is my honour to introduce the draft resolution...for granting Observer Status for the International Solar Alliance on behalf of India and France” and about 80 co-sponsors, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T.S. Tirumurti said on Friday.
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