Since the 2013 overthrow of President François Bozizé, the Central African Republic has been plunged into a serious political and security crisis. In this country, which is one of the least electrified in the world, a transition to renewable energy would promote development and stability. The UN, present through the 18,000-strong MINUSCA force, could set an example.
By securing their supply with these energies, these operations can not only break their dependence on diesel generators—a costly and operationally inefficient option—but also introduce new energy infrastructure in areas that need it most.
The report, “Renewable Energy and Peace in the Central African Republic: An Opportunity for the United Nations to Lead by Example” by Romain Esmenjaud and Sophie Rutenbar, with David Mozersky suggests similar benefits in the case of the Central African Republic (CAR).
Read the full article (French): République centrafricaine : les énergies renouvelables peuvent-elles contribuer à la stabilité ?