PCREEE - Second Operational Phase (2021-2025)
Austrian Development Agency
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Government
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#OceanAction44117
Description
Project objective: Improved access to modern, affordable and reliable energy services, energy security and mitigation of negative externalities of the energy system by promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency (RE&EE) investments, markets and industries in Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs). Expected results: Successful implementation of the Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE) Business Plan 2020-2030. Target group/Beneficiaries/Partners/Location: The target group comprises regional and national stakeholders in the sustainable energy sector, covering public and private sector actors, civil society organisations, academia and the general population of the PICTs (as indirect beneficiaries). PCREEE serves as Energy Hub for all 22 member states of the pacific community with a total population of over 12 million people. With ADA’s contribution of about 6.3% to PCREEE’s total budget between 2021 and 2025, it can be expected to reach 776,000 beneficiaries. Activities: The second operational phase is centered around the implementation of PCREEE's Business Plan 2020 - 2030 (long-term planning and implementation framework), which is specified and actioned through annual work plans (short-term planning and implementation framework on activity level). The Business Plan is implemented through four main Strategic Programmes: 1. RE&EE Business Start-up and Entrepreneurship Support, 2. RE&EE for Sustainable Mobility, 3. RE Mini-Grids, and 4. Energy Efficiency Investment. Context: The Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency was established to play a key role in promoting and supporting private sector investments in renewable energies and energy efficiency in the Pacific region. The PCREEE is hosted by the Pacific Community (SPC) under the Geoscience Energy and Maritime (GEM) Division. During the first operational phase the Centre received key technical support from the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and financial assistance from the Austrian Development Agency and the Norwegian government. PCREEE is a member of the Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC) and focuses on the up-scaling and replication of national efforts, support to the private sector and Industry, and the implementation of targeted RE&EE programmes for the benefit of the Pacific region and its people.
Austrian Development Agency SPC - Secretariat of the Pacific Community
SDGS & Targets
Goal 7
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
7.1
By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
7.1.1
Proportion of population with access to electricity
7.1.2
Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology
7.2
7.2.1
Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption
7.3
7.3.1
Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP
7.a
7.a.1
International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems
7.b
By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support
7.b.1
Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)
Goal 14
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
14.1
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
14.1.1
(a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
14.2.1
Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3
Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels
14.3.1
14.4
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics
14.4.1
14.5
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
14.5.1
14.6
By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation
14.6.1
Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
14.7.1
Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries
14.a
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
14.a.1
14.b
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets
14.b.1
Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries
14.c
Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"
14.c.1
Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
SDG 14 targets covered
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 14.7 | By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism |
Deliverables & Timeline
Provision of differentiated support to entrepreneurial RE&EE businesses across the enterprise development life cycle (start-up, early-stage, growth, and maturity).
Implementation of a comprehensive e-mobility readiness programme that best prepares PICTs for their respective sustainable mobility futures.
Increased clean energy access and improved livelihoods for communities through technically sound mini-grid systems.
Enhanced competitiveness of manufacturing and service industries in the Pacific Region and reduced Greenhouse Gas emissions.
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Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, American Samoa, French Polynesia, Guam, New Caledonia, Northern Mariana Islands, Pitcairn Islands, Wallis and Futuna.
Ocean Basins
Communities of Ocean Action
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Contact Information
Gabriela, Policy Officer (in Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology)