International Solar Alliance (ISA) 2026: India's Third Consecutive Presidency, Ninth Assembly, Solar Financing and Global Significance
5 November 2026
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International Solar Alliance (ISA) 2026: India's Third Consecutive Presidency, Ninth Assembly, Solar Financing and Global Significance
1. Background and Historical Significance
- The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a treaty-based intergovernmental organisation jointly launched by India and France on 30 November 2015, during COP21 in Paris.
- Headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, it promotes affordable solar energy, energy security and sustainable development.
- Originally focused on sun-rich tropical countries, ISA subsequently opened membership to all UN member states.
2. Ninth Assembly and India's Re-election
- At the Ninth ISA Assembly in New Delhi, held during 2–5 November 2026, India was elected President for a third consecutive term.
- France was re-elected Co-President, continuing the bilateral leadership.
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi represented India. ISA reported 130 signatory and member countries.
3. Major Financial Initiatives
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India wins a third consecutive International Solar Alliance presidency at the Ninth ISA Assembly 2026. Explore solar financing, Africa initiatives and global impact.
Keywords
International Solar AllianceISA PresidencyNinth ISA AssemblyAfrica Solar Facilitysolar financingPralhad JoshiOne Sun One WorldSouth-South cooperationclimate diplomacyIndia-France partnership