Powering Clean Energy Solutions: UN-Energy at COP31
As the international community gathers in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November for the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), sustainable energy remains central to achieving global climate goals and ensuring a more secure, affordable and sustainable energy future.
Throughout the Conference, UN-Energy members and partners will contribute to discussions and initiatives spanning renewable energy, energy efficiency, electrification, energy access, financing and just energy transitions. From dedicated pavilions to high-level dialogues and official side events, their activities across COP31 highlight opportunities to exchange knowledge, showcase solutions and strengthen partnerships for sustainable energy action.
Explore the activities and programmes of UN-Energy members and partners at COP31, and consult the calendar of energy-related events throughout the Conference.
Upcoming Events
10:15–11:15 Antalya Local Time
Tune in to the SDG Pavilion at COP31 for a discussion on mobilizing sustainable energy investments to advance climate action and the Sustainable Development Goals.
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UN-Energy: The United Nations Interagency Coordination Mechanism on Energy
UN-Energy is the principal mechanism of the United Nations for inter-agency coordination on energy. Since its establishment in 2004 within the framework of the UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB), UN-Energy has brought together over 30 UN entity members and partners, helping the UN system strengthen coherence, reduce duplication, foster collaboration, and deliver more aligned, coordinated and effective UN system engagement on energy.
UN-Energy reports to the CEB through its High-Level Committee on Programmes and operates under the leadership of its Co-Chairs, supported by the Secretariat.
UN-Energy Work Programme 2026-2030:
Powering Opportunity for Everyone
The UN-Energy Work Programme 2026-2030: Powering Opportunity for Everyone was launched on 8 July before a high-level audience at the HLPF Special Event on Implementing the Global Plan of Action for the Decade of Sustainable Energy for All to 2030.
The Work Programme outlines collective action to be taken by over 30 UN system and partner organizations that comprise UN-Energy, across six key areas: Foresight, Acceleration, Partnerships, Data, Convening and Communications.
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UN-Energy Updates
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UN-Energy Secretariat at UN-DESA
