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Which energy source is not included in Sao Tome & Principe?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income settings. Sao Tome and Principe: How much of the country’s energy comes from nuclear power?

Is biomass a source of electricity in Sao Tome & Principe?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Sao Tome and Principe: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.

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.”

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.”

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.