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.

AI can widen divides - or power a Just Energy Future. Smart grids cut losses 20% & reduce emissions 10% by 2030. Ecosystem AI can unlock $1.3T while safeguarding water, land & biodiversity. Grounding innovation in equity can widen inclusion: 👉 tinyurl.com/3n667hdc @illumineme.bsky.social

Closing the energy gap isn’t just a question of funding or infrastructure; it’s also about having the right data. @UNDP & @IBM have co-created AI tools for 102 countries (forecasts) and 53 (equity), already impacting 600K+ people. 🔗👉 tinyurl.com/5yj7v35c. #ClimateWeekNYC

Africa’s $3T market opportunity is reshaping global business. But how can the continent trade up in a new order? Join me at #UnstoppableAfrica2025 with @GABI to explore Africa’s role in shaping this next growth chapter. 📅21 Sept | 📍NYC

Green hydrogen could supply 12% of energy by 2050 - but only if strategies balance risk & opportunity.   UNDP + Oxford TIDE Centre have launched “Navigating the Currents of Green Hydrogen” to make sure development investments have transformative impact 👉 bit.ly/Green-H2

Sub-Saharan Africa could achieve universal clean cooking access by 2040 if countries match the fastest rates of historical progress seen elsewhere. This would require 80 million people to gain access each year – with cities leading the way 👉 iea.li/4f0z7Hp

Affordability remains the primary barrier to boosting access to clean cooking. At today's prices, the cost of adopting a clean cooking solution would exceed 10% of household monthly income for nearly 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa. More ➡️ iea.li/3UktNVJ

Air pollution from energy causes 6.4M deaths/yr. Integrating renewables is a health investment: 🇰🇪 Kenya uses geospatial tools to expand clean grids. 🇮🇳 India’s AI microgrids cut fossil use. 🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago scale wind & H₂ to cut fossil power: 👉 tinyurl.com/mvthu2fw

Data centers could consume 3–5% of global electricity by 2030. But countries across the Global South are leading with climate-smart models: cross-border compute (SIJORI), geothermal AI hubs (Kenya), and regional grids (SE Asia). Find out more: 👉 tinyurl.com/3vskcf3y

90% of new power came from renewables in 2024. Battery storage is up 40x since 2015. Clean energy jobs now outnumber fossil fuels. The latest @UN report w/ @UNDP sets out 6 priorities to build upon this momentum & keep 1.5°C within reach: 👉 tinyurl.com/49vc6ve9

Digitalization is transforming energy systems. AI could cut 5.4 GtCO₂e/yr by 2035 - more than India emits today. The Global South is acting: 🇰🇪 mapping last-mile gaps, 🇮🇳 optimizing microgrids, 🇨🇴 powering cold chains for clinics & farms. 👉 tinyurl.com/3vskcf3y

Fossil fuel subsidies exceed $1T a year, all while 54 countries spend 10%+ of budgets on debt. But the Global South is advancing solutions: subsidy reforms, concessional finance & debt-climate swaps can fund clean energy where it's needed most. 👉 tinyurl.com/5a25nz8y

Digitalization is transforming energy systems. AI could cut 5.4 GtCO₂e/yr by 2035 - more than India emits today. The Global South is acting: 🇰🇪 mapping last-mile gaps, 🇮🇳 optimizing microgrids, 🇨🇴 powering cold chains for clinics & farms. 👉 tinyurl.com/3vskcf3y

Clean energy is vital to ending hunger & meeting climate goals. Agri-food systems use 30% of global energy, emit 31% of food system GHGs, yet get <4% of climate finance. Scaling solar, bioenergy & efficiency can cut waste, boost yields & drive rural equity. #HLPF2025

90% of new power came from renewables in 2024. Battery storage is up 40x since 2015. Clean energy jobs now outnumber fossil fuels. The latest @UN report w/ @UNDP sets out 6 priorities to build upon this momentum & keep 1.5°C within reach: 👉 tinyurl.com/49vc6ve9

Earth Observation is scaling with 15,000+ satellites to launch this decade. Yet <20% of African countries use EO in energy plans. The Global South is acting: 🇪🇬🇿🇦 siting renewables, 🇧🇷 mapping 5 biomes, 🌐GeoSUR links 100+ LAC agencies. 👉 tinyurl.com/3vskcf3y

Energy powers progress; yet 666M people still lack electricity & 2.1B rely on polluting fuels. At #HLPF2025, we must act. To meet #SDG7, we need leadership, inclusive finance & urgent investment. New briefs show how clean energy drives health, equality & jobs.

A 50hrs water outage in Maldives wasn’t from scarcity - but a failed pump. At the TIDE Retreat, we explored how innovation must prioritize equity, governance, and resilience. From AI tariffs in Kenya, to solar in Bangladesh, we must optimize for people, not just power.⚡️

Access to energy needs real-time predictive data. @UNDP & @IBM have co-designed AI tools for forecasting electricity access in 102 countries & mapping equity in 53. They’re already guiding projects expected to impact 600K+ people. Explore here: 👉https://tinyurl.com/2s9f2s9u

2024 was a pivotal year: 17M EVs sold accounted for 20% of global car sales. National Innovation Systems (NIS) go beyond research: aligning policy, industry & communities to scale clean energy, de-risk investment & drive resilient, sovereign development 👉 bit.ly/seh-bulletin-cooperation @undp.org