BELMOPAN, Belize, May 29, CMC – The Council of Experts of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), has ended a two-day meeting here addressing what it described as the current energy crisis and exploring issues such as artificial intelligence, circular economy, and the electrification of new energy demands.
A statement issued by OLACDE said that the meeting also represented an “a historic milestone” for Belize given that this was the first time the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country “has served as host country for this high-level regional forum under its presidency.
“The selection of Belize City as host venue highlights the strategic importance and distinct agenda of Central American and Caribbean nations, reaffirming OLACDE’s commitment to an inclusive and representative integration approach.
“Belize is currently positioning itself as a dynamic model on the path toward decarbonization, meeting a significant share of its domestic electricity demand through local renewable sources, including hydropower and biomass, complemented by cross-border energy exchanges.”
It said that Belize is moving “decisively” toward grid modernisation through the design of its National Electricity Energy Mix Master Plan, while promoting public-private investments in large-scale energy storage and solar generation.
“Its geographic location is key to strengthening bidirectional energy trade and enhancing supply resilience for both Central America and the Caribbean, serving as a strategic connector that advances the organization’s shared objectives.”
OLACDE said that at a time when the international geopolitical landscape and global energy markets are experiencing heightened volatility, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are demonstrating unity in confronting uncertainty.
It said that the meeting, which featured the active and committed participation of delegations from Latin American and Caribbean countries, carries major political and technical significance.
“The forum is responsible for shaping the strategic proposals and decisions that will guide the upcoming Meeting of Ministers, scheduled to take place in October this year in the Dominican Republic.”
The statement noted that throughout the two-day working agenda, delegations “engaged in forward-looking deliberations focused on the future of the region’s energy development, prioritizing resilience, energy security, and sustainable socioeconomic growth”.
It said that Belize is moving “decisively” toward grid modernisation through the design of its National Electricity Energy Mix Master Plan, while promoting public-private investments in large-scale energy storage and solar generation.
“Its geographic location is key to strengthening bidirectional energy trade and enhancing supply resilience for both Central America and the Caribbean, serving as a strategic connector that advances the organization’s shared objectives.”
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