UN Celebrates the International Day of Clean Energy 2026
Observed annually on 26 January, the International Day of Clean Energy is celebrated by the United Nations as a global platform to raise awareness, promote action, and foster international cooperation on clean energy. Established by General Assembly resolution 77/327, the 2026 observance will see UN DESA, with the support of UN-Energy, convene a high-level event on 26 January at 10:00 – 12:00 at United Nations Headquarters, co-hosted by the Co-Chairs of the Group of Friends of Sustainable Energy, Denmark, Ethiopia, Norway, and Pakistan. The Day will also mark the launch of the updated Global Plan of Action for the Decade of Sustainable Energy for All until 2030 and contribute to preparations for the SDG 7 review at the High-level Political Forum in 2026. More info here. Watch live stream here.
Leaders and Experts Join SDG7 Action Forum to Expand Impact and Partnerships
for a Just Energy Transition
Energy Compacts Show Continued Growth
Energy Leaders and Experts Join SDG7 Action Forum to Expand Impact and Partnerships for a Just Energy Transition at Key Moment of Opportunity
SDG7 Policy Briefs Urge Governments to Prioritize
Energy Access, Scale Up Investment, Pursue Synergies
Tracking SDG7 Report Finds Energy Access
Has Improved, But Financial Support Still Needed
to Boost Progress and Address Disparities
What We Do
For further information, please contact
UN-Energy Secretariat at UN-DESA
