The Nouakchott region promotes sustainable energy solutions for public lighting in the Mauritanian capital

The inaugural ceremony for a new public lighting installation, powered by photovoltaic technology, recently took place in Toujounine, Mauritania. The event was attended by key actors, such as Mr Nany ould Chrouga, Minister of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines, Ms Fatimetou Abdel Malick, the Council President of the Region of Nouakchott, Mauritania, accompanied by the EU Ambassador, Mr Gwilym Jones and the General Coordinator for the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), Ms Rita Santos. This action is co-financed by the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) and the project Supporting the Nouakchott region for sustainable, resilient and equitable development ARENDDRE.

This action is the result of the collaboration between two projects financed by the European Union in Mauritania, namely CoM SSA and ARENDDRE, whose objectives include improving urban resilience and improving the quality of life for citizens in cities like Nouakchott, particularly those exposed to the negative impacts of climate change, while addressing the energy transition necessary to reduce emissions and commit to sustainability.

1. Climate planning, with the preparation of a specific Action Plan for the region, and thematic reports;
2. The implementation of pilot infrastructure based on adaptation and mitigation, and access to more sustainable energy; and
3. The exchange of experiences and knowledge with other signatory cities in the initiative.