Energy Day

International Day of Clean Energy

Event
Date
All day
26 Jan 2026
Location
Global

The International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January was declared by the UN General Assembly (resolution A/77/327) as a call to raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive transition to clean energy for the benefit of people and the planet.

On this International Day of Clean Energy, people everywhere are invited to take action in a shared show of commitment to clean, reliable and affordable energy. We are calling this 24 hours for clean energy!

Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) will mark the Day with an ambitious and global slate of activities, and we invite you to be part of it. View the schedule below to participate and remember to use our hashtags on all your posts #InternationalDayOfCleanEnergy and #CleanEnergyDay.

Here are simple ways for communities, companies and individuals to participate and amplify the call for change.

The campaign playbook aims to support individuals, local communities, businesses and the general public to organize events and share information highlighting the need for clean energy and how individual and collective actions can empower change.

You can also utilize the assets in the social media toolkit and using the hashtags #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy and #CleanEnergyDay on social media you can make your voice heard. Feel free to tag Sustainable Energy for All whenever you post on social media.

Download the full playbook

Download the social media toolkit

Schedule of Events

All day | Global

24 Hours for Clean Energy – a social media campaign designed to drive action and commitment to clean energy.

15:00 (CET) | Global (live-streamed)

The UEF at 5 – a global live-streamed event celebrating 5 years of the Universal Energy Facility (UEF) and announcing the SOGREA initiative and call for applications. Scroll up on this page or visit our YouTube channel to view the live event.

11:00 | Lagos (in person)

EmPowering Nigeria’s Energy Transition an in-person panel discussion on clean cooking, finance and carbon markets coupled with a Clean Cooking Experience Exhibition. For more information contact: adenike.abimbola@seforall.org

18:00–20:30 (CET) | Vienna (in person)

EmPowering Solutions Together – an in-person panel discussion, photo exhibition and reception on clean cooking, finance and carbon markets. For more information contact: caterina.ruiz@seforall.org

How You Can Participate

Community Activities

Lead an event that reflects your local priorities and creativity. A few ideas:

  • Host a community discussion or clean energy watch party
  • Engage local leaders or advocate for supportive policies
  • Organize a school activity such as a science fair, bike-to-school challenge, film screening
  • Share your action online using #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy and #CleanEnergyDay

Corporate Event Ideas

Businesses can use Clean Energy Day to inspire teams and demonstrate leadership.

  • Hold employee activities such as cycle-to-work challenges, outdoor events, or meetings powered by clean energy
  • Support clean energy installations at local clinics or schools
  • Share your clean energy commitments with customers
  • Align your business with global goals through efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable sourcing
  • Use the campaign assets in the social media toolkit to showcase your company’s commitment to clean energy.

Fun Activities with Friends and Family

Clean energy action starts at home:

  • Visit a solar or wind site, or spend the day reducing electricity use
  • Switch to LEDs, green power or efficient cooking methods
  • Watch clean energy documentaries
  • Plant trees or grow food
  • Share ideas online using the Clean Energy Day hashtags #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy and #CleanEnergyDay

Share Your Impact

Use your voice to inspire others:

  • Post photos, videos or short messages about why clean energy matters to you
  • Host a small community gathering, podcast, webinar or discussion
  • Share tips, resources or your own 7-to-7 idea across your social networks using the hashtags #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy and #CleanEnergyDay

Build Your Knowledge

Explore the essentials:

  • What clean energy is and why it matters
  • Solutions to today’s energy challenges
  • How individuals, businesses and governments can act
  • How SEforALL is driving progress
     

Want to explore further? Dive into our website and join the movement.