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The Islands

GSEII works with members of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).  As of 2009, GSEII works with 9 small island developing states (SIDS) in the Caribbean, Pacific, and Indian Ocean regions.  As resources and capacity allow, GSEII intends to expand its efforts to up to 20 small island developing states from AOSIS.

 

CARIBBEAN

Antigua & Barbuda * Bahamas * Dominica * Grenada * St. Kitts & Nevis * St. Lucia * St. Vincent & the Grenadines

In the Caribbean, several projects and programs have been undertaken to address significant barriers to renewable energy development. 

Phase I GSEII efforts were successful in the island states of St. Lucia, Grenada and Dominica between 2000-2005.  A highlight of this period was the development of Sustainable Energy Policies and National Energy Plans.

Since 2005 the Caribbean program has expanded to include Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, St. Kitts & Nevis, and St. Vincent & the Grenadines.  The GSEII Phase II concept identified programs for all 7 Caribbean Islands that furthered SEP/NEP efforts and expanded upon renewable energy and energy efficiency campaigns. 

PACIFIC

Fiji * Marshall Islands 

In the Pacific, GSEII efforts have focused on Fiji and the Marshall Islands which have ambitious goals for the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency.

GSEII is working with the government of Fiji towards its goal of 100% renewable energy and with the Marshall islands to expand upon its proactive and aggressive National Energy Policy.  Programs in the Pacific have focused on SEP/NEPs, biofuels, and energy efficiency campaigns.

last updated July 8, 2010