Tuvalu participates in the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), which is a coalition of small island and low-lying coastal countries that have concerns about their vulnerability to the adverse effects of global climate change. Under the Majuro Declaration, which was signed on 5 September 2013, Tuvalu has commitment to implement power generation of 100% renewable energy (between 2013 and 2020), which is proposed to be implemented using Solar PV (95% of demand) and biodiesel (5% of demand). The feasibility of wind power generation will be considered. Tuvalu participates in the operations of the Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). COUNT 5
QSN1 Of what alliance is Tuvalu a member? ANS1 Alliance of Small Island States QSN2 What is the AOSIS'S main concern? ANS2 climate change QSN3 To what agreement has Tuvalu committed? ANS3 Majuro Declaration QSN4 What type of energy does the Majuro Declaration advocate? ANS4 100% renewable QSN5 By what means does Tuvalu plan to produce 95% of its energy? ANS5 Solar PV