SEforALL to Advance Electrification at COP31

SEforALL has organized its COP31 programme around four Solution Hubs, co-hosting events with governments and partners throughout the conference.

Hub 1: Electrification and clean cooking

Electrification can help countries cut emissions while strengthening economic growth. In its new report and in conversations with governments and partners, SEforALL will explore the choices ahead: how to meet growing electricity demand, accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels and expand access to electricity and clean cooking.

Hub 2: Country-led transitions and Africa’s green industrialization

SEforALL’s Energy Transition and Investment Plans help translate a country’s climate and development goals into a pipeline of investable projects. On 11 November, Tanzania will speak about its plan, expected to launch in January 2027, following Botswana’s launch at UNGA81 in September. On the same day, African and European ministers will meet to discuss how clean energy can support Africa’s industrial growth in the lead-up to COP32 in Addis Ababa.

Hub 3: Energy efficiency and sustainable cooling

Efficient technologies can lower energy bills and ease pressure on power systems as energy demand grows. One year after the launch of the Plan to Accelerate Doubling Energy Efficiency, Mission Efficiency partners will share their progress. SEforALL’s programme will also explore the policies and investment needed to expand energy efficiency and sustainable cooling.

Hub 4: Finance and carbon markets

SEforALL’s investor roundtable will bring governments and financiers together around clean energy opportunities in Senegal and Liberia. On 17 November, SEforALL will launch the CLEAR Fund with Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security to help emerging and developing economies access climate finance through high-integrity carbon markets.

On the COP31 Presidency’s Energy and Transport Day on 10 November, SEforALL will launch its new report, The Electrification Opportunity: Reconciling Climate Action with Energy Security and Economic Development in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies, with the Government of Australia. The report, which SEforALL prepared for Australia’s COP31 electrification taskforce, draws on its country-level energy models and planning work across Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). It explores how electrification can support climate action, energy security and economic growth in emerging and developing economies. It also sets out the planning and investment needed to expand electricity access, replace fossil fuels and meet growing energy demand. The launch will take place from 15:30 to 17:30. Venue to be confirmed.

All times are local to Antalya (UTC+3).

COP31 Investor Roundtable: Investing in Senegal and Liberia’s Energy Transition

Time: 10:30–11:30

Venue: UK REA Pavilion

Government investment priorities and opportunities for renewable energy and storage. Closed-door session.

Sierra Leone Rising: Accelerating the Energy Transition

Time: 11:00–12:00

Venue: OPEC Fund Pavilion, B330

Partnerships supporting Sierra Leone’s energy transition, including renewable power, health facilities and productive uses of electricity.

Mission Efficiency: One Year of Delivering on the Plan to Accelerate Doubling Energy Efficiency

Time: 13:30–14:30

Venue: UNFCCC Special Event Room 3 (Assos Amphitheatre)

Country solutions, financing approaches and progress towards doubling the rate of energy efficiency improvement.

Report launch: The Electrification Opportunity: Reconciling Climate Action with Energy Security and Economic Development in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies

Time: 15:30–17:30

Venue: TBC

SEforALL and the Government of Australia will launch this new report on how electrification can support climate action, energy security and economic growth in emerging and developing economies.

The Platform for Clean Cooking in Schools: One Year of Progress – From Global Ambition to Country Action

Time: Time TBC

Venue: Türkiye Pavilion (TBC)

Country progress and partnerships to expand clean cooking in schools.

Axis 1 Roundtable: Driving the transition: from global goals to ground-level action across energy, industry and transport

Time: 12:00–13:30

Venue: UNFCCC Climate Champions Room

Progress and practical priorities across the energy, industry and transport agenda.

High-Level Ministerial Meeting: Powering Africa’s Green Industrialization

Time: 14:00–15:30

Venue: UNFCCC Special Event Room 12

African and European cooperation on clean energy for industry, local manufacturing and investment. By invitation.

Advancing Tanzania Energy Transition and Clean Cooking in Schools and Health Facilities

Time: 16:45–18:15

Venue: Orange Room

Tanzania will present its Energy Transition and Investment Plan, expected to launch in January 2027, alongside progress on clean cooking in schools and health facilities.

High-Level Event on the Global Grids Accelerator: Powering the Future: Grids for Energy Security and Prosperity

Time: 10:00–11:30

Venue: SDG Pavilion

The role of grids in supporting electrification and energy security. Further programme details to follow.

Technical Session: The Electrification Opportunity: Reconciling Climate Action with Energy Security and Economic Development in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies

Time: 09:00–10:00

Venue: Australia Pavilion

A closer look at the report’s findings on how countries in South Asia, ASEAN, Africa and SIDS can replace fossil fuels with clean electricity while expanding access and meeting growing demand. The report was prepared by SEforALL for Australia’s COP31 electrification taskforce.

Renewable Peace short film series screening and panel discussion

Time: 16:00–17:00

Venue: SDG Pavilion

A screening and discussion hosted by Energy Peace Partners and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security.

Spark to Scale: COP31 Youth-Industry Sustainable Energy Mentorship Café

Time: 09:00–10:00

Venue: UK REA Pavilion

Young people working in sustainable energy will meet senior executives, investors and public sector leaders for one-on-one mentoring, getting strategic advice on their ideas and building lasting partnerships.

From Commitments to Action: Advancing Gender-Responsive and Youth-Inclusive Skills and Leadership for a Just Transition

Time: 13:00–14:00

Venue: Special Event Room 2, Likya

Skills, employment and leadership opportunities for women and young people in the energy transition.

Mobilizing Climate Finance for Energy Access: From National Plans and Pledges to Bankable Projects

Time: 14:00–15:00

Venue: IRENA/GRA Pavilion

How national electrification plans and Mission 300 commitments can become projects that attract finance. Co-organized with IRENA.

Accelerating Global Climate Finance: Launch of the CLEAR Fund Model

Time: 17:30–19:00

Venue: Italy Pavilion

SEforALL and Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security will launch the CLEAR Fund, followed by a private sector session on carbon markets and a reception. Further details to follow.

Our team will be in Antalya throughout COP31. To connect with any of our delegates, contact comms@seforall.org.

Damilola Ogunbiyi

CEO and UN Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All

Stefano Marguccio

Deputy CEO

Lolade Abiola

Chief of Staff

Mikael Melin

Director of Partnerships and Development

Sherry Kennedy

Director of Communications

Anita Otubu

Senior Director, Universal Energy

Indira Abeldinova

Senior Officer, Multilateral Engagements and Partnerships

Lanre Shasore

Senior Adviser, Africa

Sara Michelson

Principal Specialist, Partnerships and Development

Andrea Maggiani

Head of CLEAR Fund

Tamojit Chatterjee

Senior Energy Policy Specialist