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.

Report launch: The Electrification Opportunity

On the COP31 Presidency’s Energy and Transport Day, SEforALL will launch its new report, The Electrification Opportunity: Delivering Energy Security, Development and Climate Action in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies, at the Global Electrification Ministerial and Forum. The Ministerial will be hosted by the COP31 Presidency of Türkiye, with Electrify Now as co-host. It will bring together ministers, international organizations, financial institutions and industry to turn the 35-by-35 Global Electrification Pledge into practical cooperation.

SEforALL prepared the report in collaboration with the Australian Government’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. It explores how electrification can support climate action, energy security and economic growth in emerging and developing economies.

Date and time: 10 November, 15:30–18:00

Venue: UNFCCC Plenary Hall 2, Blue Zone

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

Date and time: 11 November, 16:45–18:15

Venue: Orange Room

Get an early look at Tanzania’s Energy Transition and Investment Plan before it launches in January 2027. The Government of Tanzania will also share how clean cooking is reaching schools and health facilities.

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.

By invitation only.

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.

Space is limited, so arrive early to get a seat.

Global Electrification Ministerial and Forum: Launch of The Electrification Opportunity: Delivering Energy Security, Development and Climate Action in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies

Time: 15:30–18:00

Venue: UNFCCC Plenary Hall 2, Blue Zone

Ministers, international organizations, financial institutions and industry will discuss how to turn the 35-by-35 Global Electrification Pledge into practical cooperation. SEforALL will launch its new report on how electrification can support climate action, energy security and economic growth in emerging and developing economies. The COP31 Presidency of Türkiye hosts the session with Electrify Now as co-host.

Platform for Clean Cooking in Schools: One Year of Progress, from Global Ambition to Country Action

Time: 16:30–17:30

Venue: Ethiopia Pavilion

A year after its launch at COP30, the Platform for Clean Cooking in Schools is supporting action in 10 countries. Partners will share progress from these countries and plans to bring clean cooking to more schools.

Space is limited, so arrive early to get a seat.

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 only.

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

Time: 16:45–18:15

Venue: Orange Room

Get an early look at Tanzania’s Energy Transition and Investment Plan before it launches in January 2027. The Government of Tanzania will also share how clean cooking is reaching 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: TBC

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

Technical Session: The Electrification Opportunity: Delivering Energy Security, Development and Climate Action 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. SEforALL prepared the report in collaboration with the Australian Government’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

Space is limited, so arrive early to get a seat.

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.

By invitation only.

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.

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 Michelsen

Principal Specialist, Partnerships and Development

Andrea Maggiani

Head of CLEAR Fund

Tamojit Chatterjee

Senior Energy Policy Specialist