About us
Sustainable Energy for All is an independent organization, hosted by UNOPS, with a global mandate to accelerate progress on the energy transition in emerging and developing countries. We work at the intersection of energy, climate, and development. We collaborate with governments and partners worldwide to end energy poverty, accelerate the deployment of renewable energy solutions, and combat climate change.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere, can lead a dignified life on a healthy planet, powered by sustainable energy. We promote this vision by pushing for higher ambitions, stronger policies, greater finance flows, increased localization and green jobs, and faster results toward an energy transition that leaves no one behind.
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched the Sustainable Energy for All initiative in 2011. Since then, our CEO has served as the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy.
In Q3 2024, we transitioned from being a Quasi International Organization under Austrian law to becoming a UNOPS-hosted entity in response to our growing operations and expanded geographical footprint.
Our team members work from our headquarters in Vienna, Austria and our offices in Abuja, Accra, Nairobi and New York City. We also have additional staff based in key partner countries, to facilitate collaboration with local stakeholders.
Our governance structure includes a General Assembly, Governance Board, and Funders’ Council, as defined by our bylaws and statutes. We adhere to internal operational guidelines and policies as laid out by UNOPS.
