International Solar Alliance to Convene Europe & Others Region Leaders in Brussels to Advance Global Solar Cooperation
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will convene the Seventh Meeting of the Regional Committee for Europe and the Others Region from 10 to 12 June 2026 in Brussels, bringing together Member Countries and partners at a defining moment for the global energy transition.
The Meeting comes against a backdrop of renewed focus on energy security, resilient supply chains, electrification, and climate action. As the world moves into the next phase of the transition, discussions at the Meeting will extend beyond generation capacity to include large-scale solar deployment, energy storage, smart and digital grids, emerging technologies, and affordable finance for developing economies.
Countries and institutions from Europe and the Others Region bring deep capabilities in finance, technology, innovation, industrial policy, and development cooperation. The Meeting will explore how these strengths can be mobilised through ISA’s platforms to deliver concrete outcomes for solar-rich countries across Africa, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, and other developing regions.
Themes in focus at the Meeting:
· Strengthening energy security through diversified and resilient solar supply chains
· Scaling storage, digital energy systems, and AI-enabled solutions
· Operationalising trilateral cooperation, including Europe–Africa–India partnerships
· Advancing integrated capacity building and market creation
· Aligning finance, policy, and technology for accelerated implementation
A press meet will be held on Thursday, 11 June 2026, between 1300-1330 hours at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place, Brussels offering media an opportunity to interact with ISA leadership and gain insights into the outcomes and the forward roadmap emerging from the deliberations.
The Regional Committee Meeting also provides a platform to discuss proposals to deepen institutional engagement in the Region, including enhanced coordination with European partners to support ISA’s delivery-oriented mandate.
The Meeting proceedings will also mark the launch of the Battery Recycling Guidelines for ISA Member Countries: Advancing Circular Battery Value Chains. The Report comes at an opportune time as the global battery demand surpasses 1.5 TWh. The report addresses the widening gap between rapid battery deployment and inadequate recycling infrastructure, while underscoring the strategic value of recovering critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper. It sets out globally benchmarked, chemistry-agnostic guidelines to help countries transition from linear battery use to circular value chains through aligned policies, shared stakeholder responsibility, and robust end-of-life management systems.
Through this Meeting, ISA seeks to shift regional engagement from strategic convergence to structured delivery, reinforcing its role as a global platform to accelerate solar energy deployment, strengthen resilience, and advance sustainable development worldwide.
About the International Solar Alliance
The International Solar Alliance is a global intergovernmental organisation launched by India and France at COP21 in 2015. With 120+ Member and Signatory Countries, ISA works with governments to improve energy access and security through solar, across agriculture, health, transport, and power generation. ISA’s evolving vision is anchored on four strategic pillars: (1) Catalytic Finance Hub to unlock and mobilise investments at scale; (2) Global Capability Centre and Digitisation to foster innovation, digital platforms, and capacity building across Member Countries; (3) Regional and Country-level Engagement to drive
tailored interventions through strategic partnerships and (4) Technology Roadmaps and Policy Advisory to accelerate the deployment of emerging solar technologies through actionable policy frameworks and knowledge resources. With its advocacy for solar-powered solutions, ISA aims to transform lives, bring clean, reliable, and affordable energy to communities worldwide, fuel sustainable growth, and improve quality of life. On 6 December 2017, 15 countries signed and ratified the ISA Framework Agreement, making ISA the first international intergovernmental organisation to be headquartered in India.