Moldova has officially signed the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement, reaffirming its commitment to promoting renewable energy.

About the International Solar Alliance (ISA)

• Origin: The ISA was conceptualized in 2015 during COP21 in Paris as a collaborative initiative between India and France.
  • The International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement came into force in 2017.
  • Following an amendment in 2020, all United Nations member states became eligible to join the ISA.
• Membership: The ISA currently has 104 member countries and 16 signatory countries.
  • Recently Armenia became the 104th full member of ISA.
• The headquarters of the ISA is located in Gurugram, India.
• Mission: The ISA mission is guided by the ‘Towards 1000’ strategy, which focuses on three key goals:
  • Mobilizing USD 1,000 billion in solar energy investments by 2030.
  • Providing energy access to 1,000 million people globally.
  • Installing 1,000 GW of solar energy capacity.
• Governance: The ISA Assembly is the apex decision-making body, responsible for shaping policies and overseeing the implementation of the ISA Framework Agreement.

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About Moldova

• Moldova is a landlocked country bordered by Ukraine and Romania.
• It is located in the northeastern corner of the Balkan Peninsula.
  • The Balkan Peninsula is in southeastern Europe and derives its name from the Balkan mountain range.
• Most of Moldova lies between the meandering Prut and Dniester rivers.
• Moldova is situated to the east of the great arc of the Carpathian Mountains.
• Regarding the European Union, Moldova is not an EU member but attained EU candidate status in 2022.