Haiti Named Vice-Chair of International Solar Alliance Standing Committee

Haiti has been appointed to one of the vice-chair positions on the Standing Committee of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), alongside Jamaica, to represent the Latin America and Caribbean region for the 2026–2028 term, the Ministry of the Environment (MdE) announced. According to icihaiti.com, the appointment took place during the Alliance's 9th Assembly, held from November 2 to 5, 2026, in New Delhi, India, which a Haitian delegation attended. The role strengthens Haiti's participation in international cooperation on solar energy and will allow the country to contribute to the Alliance's strategic direction, advocating priorities such as access to sustainable energy, climate resilience, and financing of the energy transition. During its term, Haiti intends to work with Jamaica and other ISA members to promote cooperation tailored to the realities of the region, particularly the vulnerabilities of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Key areas of focus include access to solar technologies, capacity building, and mobilizing appropriate financing. Minister of the Environment Valéry Fils-Aimé described the appointment as part of an active environmental diplomacy strategy. "We accept this mandate with a deep sense of responsibility. Our commitment is to leverage international cooperation to deliver concrete results for the Haitian people, fostering a more resilient future and ensuring energy access for all," the Minister stated.