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 of passionate professionals is based at our headquarters in Vienna, Austria, and in our satellite offices in New York City, USA, and Abuja, Nigeria. Some team members are also located in various countries across Africa and Asia to facilitate collaboration with key partners.
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.
