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Does Sao Tome & Principe have electricity?

The World Bank says Sao Tome and Principe has an electricity access rate of around 76%, with 92% of the total coming from imported diesel. The government has vowed to increase the proportion of renewable energy from 5% of the energy mix to 50% by 2030. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.

Will Sao Tome & Principe's new targets encourage green and Sustainable BLUE ECONOMY?

“Sao Tome and Principe’s new targets will encourage green and sustainable blue economy. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions of sectors, we are hopeful that key development issues such as energy and waste management can be addressed.”

Is Emae dragging down the economy of so Tomé & Principe?

The troubles afflicting utility EMAE are dragging down the economy of the island nation. The United Nations Development Program is seeking consultants to conduct feasibility studies for a 2 MW solar project and three mini hydropower plants ranging in size from 1.15-2 MW in São Tomé and Principe.

How did UNDP support Sao Tome & Principe's New Climate Pledge?

UNDP supported Sao Tome and Principe’s new climate pledge through the Climate Promise by strengthening resilience of key blue economy sectors and increasing renewable energy transition with envisaged RE generation of 49 MW.

Why is agriculture important in Sao Tome & Principe?

“Productive sectors such as fishery and agriculture, show high climate vulnerability in Sao Tome and Principe, just as in other Small Island Developing States. They are therefore central to the country’s NDC to ensure resilience of the socio-economic fabric of the country, especially of the most vulnerable and poorest groups.”