Electricity demand is rising ~3.6% per year.
Meeting the UAE Consensus requires doubling efficiency gains, but progress is just 1.8%.
Closing the gap demands stronger policy, lower infrastructure intensity, and AI-driven optimization.
Read more: bit.ly/4qSzOXH
Electricity demand is set to grow 3.6% annually through 2030—yet 666M people still lack basic electricity access.
System expansion must advance affordability, decentralized renewables, and inclusive development.
👉 Read more: bit.ly/4aRUcSF
#EnergyForDevelopment
Green hydrogen is key for industries that electricity alone cannot decarbonize.
When aligned with inclusive development goals, it can provide a pathway to net-zero while strengthening industrial growth and resilience.
👉 Read the full report: bit.ly/4aNnZwT
Green hydrogen is key for industries that electricity alone cannot decarbonize.
When aligned with inclusive development goals, it can provide a pathway to net-zero while strengthening industrial growth and resilience.
👉 Read the full report: bit.ly/4aNnZwT
Green hydrogen is often framed as the fuel of the future.
From a development lens, the question is what it delivers, for whom, and at what cost. It delivers shared value, local jobs, and inclusive growth only if it is intentionally designed.
#EnergyForDevelopment #GreenHydrogen
Today marks the #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy, a moment to reflect on how we deliver just and sustainable energy transitions.
AI can accelerate the energy transition, but only if it is governed deliberately, aligned with development goals, and designed to serve people first.
Fantastic work from @shaunacorr.bsky.social at the Indo.
A powerful bank of climate action case studies to inspire, and build hope and momentum.
Join me at the Africa SDG 7 Report Launch, a continent-wide assessment of progress toward affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
📆 27 Jan | 12:00–13:30 (Algiers Time)
🔗 bit.ly/4q2kPtv
#AfricaSDG7Report #EnergyForDevelopment #SDG7
Today marks the #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy, a moment to reflect on how we deliver just and sustainable energy transitions.
AI can accelerate the energy transition, but only if it is governed deliberately, aligned with development goals, and designed to serve people first.
Today marks the #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy, a moment to reflect on how we deliver just and sustainable energy transitions.
AI can accelerate the energy transition, but only if it is governed deliberately, aligned with development goals, and designed to serve people first. @undp.org
Every revolution was powered by energy. Now AI is next—its impact depends on energy systems scaling with it. On Monday at #ECOSOC2026, join us to explore how AI and energy can scale together to accelerate a just energy transition.
Every revolution was powered by energy. Now AI is next—its impact depends on energy systems scaling with it. On Monday at #ECOSOC2026, join us to explore how AI and energy can scale together to accelerate a just energy transition.
Green hydrogen is often framed as the fuel of the future.
From a development lens, the question is what it delivers, for whom, and at what cost. It delivers shared value, local jobs, and inclusive growth only if it is intentionally designed.
#EnergyForDevelopment #GreenHydrogen
As “small island digital states”, SIDS are harnessing AI, IoT & geospatial data for energy planning, optimization & integrated systems.
The UNDP SIDS Data Platform, developed with AOSIS, provides access to indicators, maps, and AI tools👉 sids.data.undp.org/
#RisingUp4SIDS
Over half of the beneficiaries of UNDP’s energy portfolio are in crisis settings - showing how energy is the foundation for resilience, recovery, and stability.
Read more in our bulletin on Sustainable Energy for Energy Security 👉 mailchi.mp/undp/era-of-energy-security
#EnergyForDevelopment
On our new pathway, achieving universal electricity access by 2035 requires $23 billion of investment each year
Another $4 billion annually is needed to reach clean cooking for all by 2040
Together, this is less than 1% of total energy spending today 👉 iea.li/48HCQrL
The Antigua and Barbuda Agenda prioritizes sustainable energy, with many SIDS on track for 100% renewable power by 2030.
Find out how policy and financial de-risking, guarantee schemes & private investments are enabling SIDS to transform development: 👉 rb.gy/208gi7
As “small island digital states”, SIDS are harnessing AI, IoT & geospatial data for energy planning, optimization & integrated systems.
The UNDP SIDS Data Platform, developed with AOSIS, provides access to indicators, maps, and AI tools👉 sids.data.undp.org/
#RisingUp4SIDS
The Antigua and Barbuda Agenda prioritizes sustainable energy, with many SIDS on track for 100% renewable power by 2030.
Find out how policy and financial de-risking, guarantee schemes & private investments are enabling SIDS to transform development: 👉 rb.gy/208gi7
Over half of the beneficiaries of UNDP’s energy portfolio are in crisis settings - showing how energy is the foundation for resilience, recovery, and stability.
Read more in our bulletin on Sustainable Energy for Energy Security 👉 mailchi.mp/undp/era-of-energy-security
#EnergyForDevelopment
Green hydrogen must serve people, not just markets.
It can decarbonize industries & create jobs, but only if investments expand energy security, protect nature, and build local value chains.
See more in @undp.org & @ox.ac.uk TIDE's 3P Framework👉 bit.ly/Green-H2
#GreenHydrogen
Not all AI progress is digital. From stabilising grids to saving $50B in climate losses each year, we’re already learning to turn intelligence into resilience. The next breakthrough won't be bigger models - it will be sustainable intelligence: 👉 tinyurl.com/3n667hdc @undp.org
Not all AI progress is digital. From stabilising grids to saving $50B in climate losses each year, we’re already learning to turn intelligence into resilience. The next breakthrough won't be bigger models - it will be sustainable intelligence: 👉 tinyurl.com/3n667hdc @undp.org
We often discuss the role of AI in energy for incremental improvement in efficiency or cost gains.
But, the real impact is structural - AI is enabling new market dynamics that redefine how energy systems are governed and financed. Read more 👉 mailchi.mp/undp/era-of-...
#AI #Energy @undp.org
Africa holds 60% of the world’s best solar potential and a $190B clean energy opportunity. Decentralized solutions, digital & AI, and local value chains can transform energy systems - placing Africa at the heart of the global sustainable energy revolution. #Youth @damilolasdg7.bsky.social
By 2027 data centers could consume 900 TWh of electricity & 6.6B m³ of water yearly, largely driven by AI. Yet, AI is optimizing grids, forecasting climate, & unlocking finance.
AI is reshaping the energy transition - but will it build resilience, or deepen fragility?
#UNGA80 #climateweeknyc
Africa holds 60% of the world’s best solar potential and a $190B clean energy opportunity. Decentralized solutions, digital & AI, and local value chains can transform energy systems - placing Africa at the heart of the global sustainable energy revolution. #Youth @damilolasdg7.bsky.social
Delighted to join today’s @UnitedNationsEnergy session on #CleanCooking. Household air pollution kills 6.67M yearly & costs $2.4T - yet the sector receives <1% of energy finance. We spend trillions to avoid paying billions, when $8B/yr could deliver universal access by 2030.
Honored to open the #SDG7ActionForum with a moderation panel on: Mobilizing a Final Push on SDG7. 666M people still lack electricity & 2.1B clean cooking, yet renewables, innovative finance & AI are scaling fast. From commitments to action, the chance to close the divide is here.
