The Pacific country has committed to 100% renewable energy in electricity generation by 2030
“Vanuatu is leading by example in many ways, despite having negligible emissions. They are taking the lead by putting up their plan. This was a monumental effort by their government and all the stakeholders because it takes a lot of work and coordination to arrive at that announcement.”
According to the government, the costs of achieving Vanuatu’s revised commitments, are estimated at $1.2bn by 2030.
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