Timor-Leste a shade greener

Why should Timor-Leste be green?

Greening our business operations can help maximise efficiency, improve productivity, and in turn support the transition of the country to a more sustainable energy future," noted UN Timor-Leste Resident Coordinator Funmi Balogun. The project has already substantially reduced electricity costs, which were 40% of the entire Common Premises budget.

Is a solar-powered Grid a good idea in Timor-Leste?

With the new UN reforms, the United Nations in Timor-Leste, under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator has now started lighting the way with its solar-powered grid which has begun to give maximum dividends. A powerful 300 kWp photovoltaic system is producing 400,000 kWh of clean electricity annually, filling critical gaps in energy supply.

Does Timor-Leste have a blue economy?

Timor-Leste is one of several Small Island Developing States (SIDS), that is increasingly recognising the promising sustainable development opportunities represented by the blue economy. Some are also piloting new and innovative approaches to financing key blue economy interventions.

What is the Timor-Leste Blue Growth roadmap?

The Roadmap is a strategic document that explores opportunities to leverage finance at-scale for sustainable “blue growth” in Timor-Leste. Blue growth is about the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth and improved livelihoods, while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems.

How can we accelerate blue growth in Timor-Leste?

It is clear that a step-change in both public and private investments will be required to fully realise the blue economic opportunities in the country. The Roadmap suggests ways in which key sources of domestic and international finance can be leveraged more strategically to accelerate blue growth in Timor-Leste.

What is the UN doing in Timor-Leste?

For more information on the UN’s work in Timor-Leste, please visit Timorleste.un.org Energy-efficient solar systems in the UN Compound in Timor-Leste are helping cut down costs of nearly US$ 542,490 and save 1765 tons of CO2 over the last six years.