Senegal and international partners announce a Just Energy Transition Partnership combining climate and development objectives

On the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, which aims to build a new consensus for a more inclusive international financial system, Senegal and the International Partners’ Group, comprising France, Germany, the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada, are launching a Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) to support Senegal's energy access and decarbonization efforts.

• This commitment will enable the acceleration of the deployment of renewable energies to increase the share of renewable energies in installed capacity to 40% of its electricity mix by 2030
• The publication by COP28 of a vision for a long-term low greenhouse gas emission development strategy (LTS) to be finalized in 2024
• Senegal's new nationally determined contribution, to be published at COP30, will reflect the enhanced climate ambition of this new energy strategy

In a joint declaration, Senegal commits, with the financial and technical support of international partners, to develop and implement an energy strategy for the deployment of renewable energies with a view to reducing emissions from the sector, while enabling fair and resilient development.

Senegal, in liaison with the members of the International Partners’ Group, will prepare an investment plan within twelve months that will identify the investments required and the opportunities to implement the just transition.

The partnership will offer significant opportunities for investment from the private sector, sovereign wealth funds and philanthropic foundations.

To accelerate the deployment of renewable energies, international partners and multilateral development banks will mobilize 2 billion euros of additional new financing over an initial period of 3 to 5 years.

The Summit on a New Global Financing Pact aims to establish a consensus on building a fairer system to fight against poverty, support the green transition and help all nations fulfil the Sustainable Development Goals.

It is in line with the Joint European Strategy Document (2018-2023) for Senegal and fits perfectly with the European Team Initiative "Green Economy in Senegal", of which sustainable cities are a priority. This initiative is also aligned with the Global Gateway initiative which was launched by the European Commission at the end of 2021.

This JETP concluded today with Senegal is the fourth of its kind, following the launch of partnerships with South Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam.

“The multifaceted crises we are experiencing today are straining African economies, particularly in their significant efforts devoted to economic development, access to energy and industrialization. Diversifying our energy sources and our supply chains will increase our resilience. The partnership for a just energy transition (JETP) that we are establishing today with our partners will make it possible to support the Senegalese dynamic that we started several years ago of incorporating renewable energies into our energy mix and securing our energy system thanks to all our natural resources in line with the Paris Agreement.” - The President of the Republic of Senegal, Mr. Macky Sall

“France is proud to support the partnership for Senegal's just energy transition. Thanks to the accelerated deployment of renewable energies, this partnership will enable Senegal to continue its economic development and provide access to energy for the entire population, while setting the country on a low-carbon trajectory. This partnership is in line with the priorities of the Summit for a new global financing pact to meet our common challenges: reconciling development and the fight against climate change.” - The President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron

“Germany welcomes today's signing of a Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) with Senegal. This is an important step that confirms Senegal's ambition to expand renewable energies. This JETP is a milestone along the road to a Senegalese economy that is both climate neutral and socially just." - The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Olaf Scholz

“We are teaming up with Senegal to accelerate investments in clean energy infrastructure, to achieve a low carbon and climate resilient economy. Together, we are supporting a major energy transition, which will benefit people in Senegal and across the world - with access to affordable and reliable renewable electricity, good local jobs, and a healthier planet. I am proud that our Global Gateway strategy supports this partnership.” - The President of the European Commission, Ms Ursula von der Leyen

“The UK is delighted to support the Just Energy Transition Partnership with Senegal. Senegal has ambitious plans to drive economic growth and create a more prosperous future, and this partnership will deliver vital investment into Senegal's renewable energy infrastructure and help provide access to clean and affordable energy for all.” - The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Mr. Rishi Sunak

“It's only becoming more and more clear that clean energy is a fundamental component to building an economy that works now and into the future. Climate change knows no borders, and as the world makes progress toward our collective goal of net-zero by 2050, we all need to come together – governments from different regions and the private sector – to drive innovative solutions that ensure our kids and grandkids have access to clean air and clean water, and good jobs. That's what the JETP model will do in Senegal, and beyond.” - The Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Justin Trudeau

“The EIB is a long-standing partner for Senegal. With Team Europe partners, the EIB is fully playing its role as a Climate Bank by helping Senegal to meet its international commitments under the Climate Change Agreement. We will strengthen our commitment in Senegal and across Africa addressing local needs, in line with the priorities of the European Union” - The European Investment Bank President, Werner Hoyer

“The climate crisis will continue to worsen unless we take bolder action to help developing countries speed up investment in clean energy – and the more we bring the public and private sectors together, the faster we can make progress. The resources and capital this partnership will bring to Senegal will also help drive economic growth and improve public health in the country. It will build on work Bloomberg Philanthropies and partners are doing to spread access to clean energy in Africa and end coal use around the world - and build more momentum in the lead-up to COP28.” - UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions and founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies, Michael R. Bloomberg

"Public and private collaboration is critical to unlocking clean energy investment and supporting the net-zero transition in emerging markets and developing economies. GFANZ is working to remove the barriers to the flow of much-needed private finance to countries showing leadership on transition, particularly through JETPs. As part of this effort, the GFANZ Africa Network is mobilizing private finance to support sustainable and affordable energy across the continent. We look forward to working with the Senegalese government and the IPG in support of the Senegal JETP." - Co-Chair, GFANZ and UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance, Mark Carney,

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