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Damilola Ogunbiyi

@damilolasdg7.bsky.social
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Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, Co-Chair of UN Energy, and CEO of @seforallorg.bsky.social

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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A new report shows that global action to cut emissions has not been fast enough to avoid global warming crossing 1.5°C. Action now can still limit how high warming peaks, shorten the duration of the peak and preserve the possibility of returning below 1.5°C. www.unep.org/resources/li...
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Limiting Overshoot - Navigating exceedance of 1.5°C and pathways towards return
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C remains a cornerstone of the Paris Agreement, yet under current policies and alternative near-term trajectories, exceedance of 1.5°C is now widely assessed as unavoida...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
74% of the world’s population live in countries that are net importers of fossil fuels. Greater #energy security starts with investing in domestic #solar and #wind, reducing exposure to supply disruptions and volatile global fuel markets. www.seforall.org/news/the-ene...
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The Energy Transition Can Accelerate Energy Security
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
With over 1 billion people at high risk due to a lack of access to #cooling, more must be done! I am happy to share with you a one-of-a-kind dashboard by @seforallorg.bsky.social that tracks populations at risk (2000 to 2025) & projects what we anticipate to 2030. www.seforall.org/global-cooli...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I recently penned this piece with David McNair where we argue that resilience is no longer just a development goal, it is a prerequisite for economic security in regions such as #Africa and #Europe. www.financialafrik.com/en/2026/07/2...
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Investing in Resilience: Urgency for Africa and Europe [Op-Ed]
In this op-ed, Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy, and David McN
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The clean #energytransition requires #gender equality at every step. I welcome you to read this blog that explores why it's time to move beyond commitments and start measuring, scaling & delivering gender-responsive energy actions, creating real impact. genderenergycompact.org/from-call-to...
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From Call to Count: Gender-Responsive Energy Actions for the Final Mile – Gender and Energy Compact
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Sustainable Energy for All @seforallorg.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
67 countries USD 8.9 billion mobilized 107 million people with new or improved electricity access Those numbers are just part of the story. Explore our latest Annual Report and Annual Monitoring Review: www.seforall.org/news/support...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
According to @wmo-global.bsky.social there is an 86% likelihood that between 2026 & 2030 at least one year will surpass 2024 as the hottest year on record. In my @chinadailyusa.bsky.social piece, I highlight how #AI can help predict extreme weather changes. global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202606/17/...
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AI can help to predict, manage the impacts of climate
Earlier this month, Argentina's Esperanza research station on the Antarctic Peninsula recorded an unprecedented temperature of 15.4 C, more than 20 degrees above the seasonal norm and the highest June...
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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 08/07/2026
Clean water and sanitation #SDG6 and affordable and clean energy #SDG7 underpin much of our lives #HLPF2026 began with deep dives into these #SDGs, with insights from @unecosoc.bsky.social, Retno Marsudi, and @damilolasdg7.bsky.social Follow ENB reports at the HLPF ➡️ enb.iisd.org/high-level-p...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I recently penned a think piece for World Economic Forum @weforum.org where I highlighted that energy equity must become a central pillar of global energy policy, alongside sustainability and security. www.weforum.org/stories/ener...
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Experts reflect on the state of the global energy transition
We asked energy leaders across the world where they see the energy system changing - and what it will take to get the energy transition back on track.
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
At this year's London Climate Action Week, @seforallorg.bsky.social hosted five Solution Hubs. Together with governments and partners, we focused on mobilising domestic finance, strengthening strategic partnerships & decarbonising electricity grids, among others. www.seforall.org/news/a-glimp...
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A Glimpse of the Future Normal
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
In case you missed it, the #COP31 Türkiye Presidency announced new targets, as part of its Global Climate Action Agenda. One of the #COP31 targets is to raise the share of final #energy demand met by #electricity from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035. More here: cop31.tr/news/bonn-el...
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COP31 Presidency Announces ‘35% by 2035’ Electrification Target | COP31 Türkiye Presidency
COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum launches a ‘35% by 2035’ global electrification target at the Bonn Climate Change Conference, as part of the Presidency’s Action Agenda.
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The world has just experienced the second-hottest May since records began, as ​climate change and the developing El Niño weather ‌pattern pushes up average land and sea temperatures. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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May was the world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say
The world has just experienced the second-hottest May since records began, as ​climate change and the developing El Niño weather ‌pattern conspired to push up average land and sea temperatures, the Eu...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay! The world is feeling the impacts of climate change. But everywhere, solutions are scaling, and momentum is building. The clean #energytransition is the greatest opportunity of our time. Find out what you can do: www.seforall.org/WorldEnviron...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Great to see the launch of @afdbgroup.bsky.social's #Mission300 Progress Tracker, providing real-time visibility into efforts to expand #electricity access. You can access the AfDB Tracker here: www.afdb.org/en/news-and-... And the World Bank Portal here: www.worldbank.org/ext/en/energ...
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Reuters @reuters.com · 02/06/2026
LIVE: World Meteorological Organization releases El Niño update www.youtube.com/live/3iKZMbT...
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LIVE: World Meteorological Organization releases El Niño update
YouTube video by Reuters
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Sustainable Energy for All @seforallorg.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Why does #cleanenergy investment still bypass the regions that need it most? At GenZero Climate Summit 2026, @damilolasdg7.bsky.social argued the #GlobalSouth can't be left on the margins of the #energytransition. Closing the financing gap is where the opportunity lies.
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
AI is reshaping the global power system at extraordinary speed. In fact, #AI's energy demand is on track to triple by 2030. Find out the three trends that will define AI's #energy decade. www.seforall.org/news/three-n...
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Three Numbers That Define AI's Energy Decade
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The financing gap to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals now stands at over $4 trillion annually according to a new report. It shows that the global financial system as a whole is struggling to adapt to meet the evolving needs of today’s economies. desapublications.un.org/publications...
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Financing for Sustainable Development Report 2026
The Financing for Sustainable Development Report 2026: Implementing the Sevilla Commitment finds that development progress is imperiled by global fragmentation and a financing squeeze facing developin...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
The disruption around the Strait of Hormuz shows us why the #energytransition can’t wait. Renewables have the power to deliver climate, energy and national security all at once. www.seforall.org/news/the-hor...
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The Hormuz Crisis Shows Us Why the Energy Transition Can’t Wait
Previous oil shocks left countries with few options. However, experts expect the Hormuz crisis to accelerate renewables, calling them a "homegrown domestic energy source" no conflict can block.
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The Chilling Prospects Report by @seforallorg.bsky.social shows that 155 million rural people across #Africa are at high risk due to a lack of access to #cooling. Find out how sustainable cooling access for #agriculture and fisheries can be promoted in this region. www.seforall.org/data-stories...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Today is #WorldHealthDay! Across the world, 1 billion people are served by #healthcare facilities with unreliable or no access to #electricity. Let us urgently come together to power every #health facility, because when we power health, we save lives. seforall.org/impact-areas...
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Improving health
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
I am honoured to receive the 2026 Think Global Leadership Award. I thank the Think Global Awards committee for this recognition. Find out more: thinkglobalawards.com/tga-blog/thi...
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Think Global Awards Announces 2026 Honorees in Leadership, Language, and AI Impact — Think Global Awards
We are pleased to announce the Think Global Awards 2026 winners . Read more to find out who has received this year’s Language, Leadership, and AI Impact awards!
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Really excited about the launch of a new methodology by @goldstandardorg.bsky.social & @seforallorg.bsky.social designed to accelerate the replacement of fossil fuel generators with #renewableenergy, opening a new source of finance for #cleanenergy transitions. www.seforall.org/news/first-m...
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First methodology to support just transition away from fossil fuel generators launched by Gold Standard and Sustainable Energy for All
Gold Standard and SEforALL have launched a new methodology designed to accelerate the replacement of fossil fuel generators with renewable energy systems, opening a new source of finance for clean ene...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Honoured to attend the 2026 TIME Earth Awards in London. It was inspiring to join a gathering that celebrates leaders whose work is shaping the future of our planet. Thank you @jessicasilbey.bsky.social @kylamandel.bsky.social @justinworland.com and the entire TIME team. time.com/collection/e...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
In this piece I wrote for TIME, I argue that the #energytransition is a multiplier, not a trade-off. This moment demands urgent, inclusive action and cross-sector cooperation. Governments, businesses and citizens must unite to ensure #energy for all. time.com/collection/e...
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The People the Clean Energy Transition Is Leaving Behind
A just and inclusive clean energy transition is essential to close energy gaps and meet rising global demand, writes Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Honoured to receive the 2026 TIME Earth Award. This is not just a recognition of my work and my @seforallorg.bsky.social and United Nations colleagues, but all who have supported the vision of accelerating the clean #energytransition and action on #climatechange. time.com/collection/e...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
In 2015, 193 countries promised energy for all. With 2030 approaching, we can’t keep global energy goals in the shadows. We must align public and private finance around one truth: #energyaccess is the foundation of prosperity and a just transition. www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-...
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No power, no progress: When clean energy isn’t prioritised, everything else falls apart.
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Great to see the @eib.org pledge €1 billion for renewable energy in #Africa. This is a strong boost for the continent’s energy and development goals, and for #Mission300’s aim of #PoweringAfrica by electrifying 300 million people by 2030. www.eib.org/en/press/all...
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EIB Global pledges more than €1 billion in support of Mission 300 Goals
The European Investment Bank (EIB) pledged to deliver more than €1 billion of financing for renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting the goals of Mission 300 – to bring electricity ...
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Sustainable Energy for All @seforallorg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Before experience, titles or expectations, many of us had one powerful thing: Belief. Watch @damilolasdg7.bsky.social reflect on what we can learn from our younger selves. This month through #EmPowerHer we’re calling for collective action #ForAllWomenAndGirls: www.seforall.org/EmPowerHer
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Today is #InternationalWomensDay and I dedicate this day to the mothers of Chibok, whose daughters were taken in the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping in 2014 which started the ‘bring back our girls’ movement. Despite unimaginable hardship, they continue to rise with strength and resilience.
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
I welcome you to join @seforallorg.bsky.social this International Women's Day #IWD2026 and throughout March for the #EmPowerHer campaign. Together, let’s champion equal access and participation #ForAllWomenAndGirls in #energy. Download the Campaign Toolkit here: seforall.org/EmPowerHer
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#EmPowerHer
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Extreme heat is now the deadliest #climate hazard worldwide causing an estimated 546,000 deaths annually. @seforallorg.bsky.social is supporting governments through training & capacity building to prepare for extreme heat & integrate sustainable #cooling solutions. www.seforall.org/data-stories...
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Heat Vulnerability Assessments in Low-Income Countries and Cities: Challenges and Opportunities
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
By the end of 2025, 128 countries representing 78% of global greenhouse gas emissions had submitted new Nationally Determined Contributions, the national-level #climate plans submitted by countries under the Paris Agreement on #ClimateChange. Find out more here: data.undp.org/insights/ndc...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Today is #WorldDayofSocialJustice. For #energyjustice to become a reality, the #energy sector must embrace the pillars of social justice, which are human rights, equal access, meaningful participation by all, equity, diversity in opinions and leadership. www.seforall.org/news/energy-...
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Energy Justice is Socially Just
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Clean #energy is on the rise! A new report shows that #Africa installed a record 4.5 gigawatts of new solar capacity in 2025. Utility-scale projects accounted for around 56% of installations, while distributed #solar made up an estimated 44%. www.climatechangenews.com/2026/02/04/a...
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Africa records fastest-ever solar growth in 2025
Africa's solar power installations increased in 2025 marking the fastest annual growth on record
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
A new report shows that global electricity demand will increase at an average annual rate of 3.6% between 2026 and 2030. Emerging economies will account for nearly 80% of additional electricity consumption through 2030. www.iea.org/reports/elec...
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Electricity 2026 – Analysis - IEA
Electricity 2026 - Analysis and key findings. A report by the International Energy Agency.
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Loved joining @mliebreich.bsky.social on the @cleaninguppod.bsky.social this week, sharing insights on @seforallorg.bsky.social, #SDG7 and providing accessible and affordable #energy across the world. Tune in: www.cleaningup.live/socials/
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Where to Find Cleaning Up
Cleaning Up's official channels: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningUpPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0msi0HzVNM05S6rMO5bbpn?si=fcb95bc475e241…
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
#PodcastAlert I welcome you to watch this new podcast where I sit down with @cseindia.bsky.social's Head, Sunita Narain and we discuss what it will take to deliver clean, affordable #energy for all, and how the Global South is shaping the transition. Watch now: youtu.be/Hv7POqcymnw?...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
This was such a great conversation @mliebreich.bsky.social highlighting the innovations coming from the Global South, and the amazing clean energy strides countries in #Africa and #Asia are making.
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Cleaning Up Podcast @cleaninguppod.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
This week, @mliebreich.bsky.social is joined by @damilolasdg7.bsky.social, CEO & UN Special Rep for @seforallorg.bsky.social, to discuss delivering affordable, accessible renewable energy across the Global South. Out now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=otaq...
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Sustainable Energy for All @seforallorg.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Calling all #minigrid developers! The SOGREA initiative is your chance to make a lasting impact. With €24M funding from the EU & Denmark, we’re inviting private sector companies to expand & upgrade green #minigrids in #SierraLeone. Apply by March 9: bit.ly/49SMRTD #energyaccess
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
To mark #CleanEnergyDay, I wrote this piece highlighting how clean #energy is reshaping countries, economies and lives faster than anyone expected. I spotlight how more than 90 per cent of new renewable power is cheaper than building new fossil fuel plants. www.un.org/en/un-chroni...
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Clean Energy Is the World’s Most Secure Path Forward | United Nations
To meet global climate goals and deliver energy for all, clean energy investment must more than triple by 2030, and much of it must go to emerging and developing economies.
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Today is #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy! A day that seeks to raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive transition to #cleanenergy for the benefit of people and the planet. Here's how you can mark #CleanEnergyDay ⬇️ www.seforall.org/events/inter...
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International Day of Clean Energy
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Extreme heat is endangering the health, livelihoods and productivity of millions of outdoor workers, and the response must now match the scale and urgency of the risk. Without decisive action, extreme heat will continue to deepen inequality. www.seforall.org/data-stories...
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Chilling Prospects Data Story: Addressing the Dangers of Heat for Outdoor Workers
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
The @wmo-global.bsky.social confirmed this week that 2025 was one of the three warmest years on record, continuing the streak of extraordinary global temperatures. These new findings serve as a stark reminder of our urgent #climate reality. Find out more: news.un.org/en/story/202...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Clean #energy investment is set to continue its upward trend. In this Economic Times piece, I highlight the economic factors that support the shift to cleaner technologies. m.economictimes.com/industry/ren...
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India well poised to lead global energy transition: Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO, SEforALL - The Economic Times
Clean energy investment is set to continue its upward trend. Economic factors strongly support the shift to cleaner technologies. Damilola Ogunbiyi of Sustainable Energy for All highlights this moment...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Speaking at the Bharat Climate Forum in #India, my colleague Selwin Hart highlighted that cutting dependence on fossil fuels is a strategic necessity. I emphasized the importance of strengthening domestic and regional manufacturing to accelerate the #energytransition. india.un.org/en/308159-tu...
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Turning away from fossil fuels now a ‘strategic necessity’, UN says
Cutting humanity’s dependence on fossil fuels is not only good for the climate, but “a macroeconomic, fiscal and strategic necessity”. That’s the stark message that Selwin Hart, Special Adviser to the...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Privileged to be in the @forbes.com list of 'Women Influencers in Energy & Climate to Follow in 2026'. Congratulations to all the female changemakers who made the list. www.forbes.com/sites/annabr...
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
2025 opened a new chapter for the global energy agenda and I believe that this #NewYear2026 will see even more momentum. At @seforallorg.bsky.social we move into this new year with a clear purpose to turn collective ambition into real-world impact. www.seforall.org/news/2025-a-...
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2025, A Defining Year for the Global Energy Agenda
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
At @seforallorg.bsky.social we continue to play a key role in driving the shift to #cleanenergy sources, providing support to successive #G20 Presidencies through the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG), where SEforALL has been an active partner. www.seforall.org/news/seforal...
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SEforALL Helps Shape a Stronger Energy-for-Development Focus in the G20
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