The Energy Transition in Kiribati

Kiribati, a low-lying island nation sprawling across the central Pacific, faces unique challenges and opportunities in its quest for sustainable development and energy security. Comprising 33 atolls and reef islands, Kiribati is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including sea-level rise, which poses significant threats to its land, freshwater resources, and livelihoods. In response, Kiribati's approach to energy transition and sustainability focuses on resilience, renewable energy adoption, and energy efficiency, aiming to mitigate these vulnerabilities and ensure a sustainable future for its population. Kiribati is actively pursuing renewable energy sources, implementing measures to improve energy efficiency and encouraging energy conservation practices among households and businesses to lower energy costs and consumption. Using international partnerships and support, Kiribati is building resilient energy infrastructure to withstand the challenges posed by climate change. Kiribati is developing supportive policy frameworks to facilitate its energy transition, including renewable energy incentives, regulations, and capacity-building programs.