São Tomé and Príncipe says energy transition is "an economic, financial, social, and environmental necessity"

Elisa Maria Dos Santos Amado Vaza told the General Assembly that an energy transition is critical for São Tomé and Príncipe given the country's dependence on imported fuels. "A transition that is for us an economic, financial, social, and environmental necessity," she said.

She said the national energy compact and transition program should deliver cleaner, more affordable and reliable electricity across sectors but stressed that implementation will require sustained investment and international partnerships. The minister framed energy transition as tied to broader goals of job creation, economic stability and resilience for an island economy.