OLADE and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out a strategic cooperation framework through the year 2030. This alliance strengthens collaboration between both institutions to effectively address climate challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean, promoting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient energy development.
The agreement was signed by Andrés Rebolledo, Executive Secretary of OLADE, and Juan Bello, Regional Director of UNEP. The signing marks a milestone in reinforcing regional actions toward the decarbonization of the energy sector.
Priority areas of joint work include:
Measurement and mitigation of methane emissions
Promotion of a just and inclusive energy transition
Development of sustainable green hydrogen
Energy efficiency and access to climate finance
Electric mobility and technological cooperation
The MoU also promotes the use of digital tools, advanced regulatory frameworks, and multisectoral technical and financial cooperation mechanisms.
Through this alliance, OLADE reaffirms its commitment to regional integration, effective climate action, and institutional strengthening within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda.