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On 3 December 2023, the European Commission will launch a new Energy and Climate Action Programme. North Macedonia has officially launched its investment platform for a just energy transition, which aims to mobilise up to €3 billion in investment and technical assistance, BalkanEnigeer.com has learned from Intellinews.com.
The investment programme was presented at COP28, the climate summit in Dubai. The main objective of the platform is to guide North Macedonia's ambitious plans for a just and low-carbon transition in its electricity sector. The ultimate goal is to accelerate the country's energy transition and facilitate the deployment of 1.7 GW in new renewable energy capacity by 2030, accompanied by a core grid and storage infrastructure.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is actively involved in supporting the government in developing this platform and will lead coordination with various international partners. The European Commission, the Climate Investment Funds, the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation, the EIB, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, the Council of Europe Development Bank and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti have also confirmed their support to North Macedonia's aspirations and the successful implementation of the platform. A variety of donor and philanthropic organizations are also contributing to the joint effort.
The initiative is in line with North Macedonia's existing commitment to reduce net GHG emissions by 82% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
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