The government has taken note of reports indicating that the United States has decided to exit dozens of international bodies, including the International Solar Alliance (ISA), but officials emphasised that the alliance will continue pursuing its mission of expanding solar energy adoption among its members, sources said on Thursday, reported news agency ANI.
According to these sources, the ISA, currently comprising 125 member and signatory countries, remains committed to supporting nations in scaling up solar power in line with their individual development needs, regardless of the US withdrawal. The alliance is expected to maintain its operational focus and cooperation framework.
The decision by the Trump administration, announced on Wednesday local time, involves pulling out of 66 international organisations. Officials familiar with the matter said the ISA will continue prioritising assistance to Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), particularly in deploying affordable and reliable solar energy solutions.
Sources added that the alliance’s core work will remain centred on mobilising investment, strengthening institutional and technical capacity, and lowering perceived risks around solar projects—key factors in speeding up the global shift toward clean energy.
US President Donald Trump formalised the move through a Presidential Memorandum, directing the country’s withdrawal from international organisations, treaties and conventions deemed “not aligned with US interests.” The action followed a wide-ranging review mandated by Executive Order 14199, issued on February 4, 2025, which called for an evaluation of all international bodies involving US participation, funding or support.
As outlined in the memorandum, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, working with the US representative to the United Nations, submitted a report identifying organisations and agreements considered inconsistent with national priorities. After examining the findings and consulting Cabinet members, the President concluded that continued US involvement in certain UN and non-UN bodies was no longer beneficial.
The International Solar Alliance was jointly launched by India and France to encourage global collaboration on tackling climate change through solar energy deployment. The concept was first proposed during the COP21 climate summit in Paris in 2015. Following amendments to its framework agreement in 2020, membership was opened to all UN member states.
The ISA has set an ambitious target of facilitating USD 1 trillion in solar investments by 2030, while also working to bring down the cost of solar technologies and improve access to financing worldwide.
