The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Mission: Energy transition
Accelerating the transition to sustainable energy drives positive change – for people and the planet.
Around the world, some 685 million people live without access to reliable electricity.
Expanding access to clean, reliable and affordable energy has the power to transform lives: from improved access to healthcare and education, to reduced time poverty and added safety and security.
Through this mission, UNOPS is committed to accelerating the shift to sustainable energy solutions.
We believe a just energy transition is key to fostering socio-economic development, tackling the climate emergency, and shaping a more sustainable future – for people and the planet.
How we support
Through strong partnerships and collaboration, we provide practical solutions to help partners plan, deliver and manage their energy infrastructure, while harnessing sustainable and efficient procurement processes to rapidly deliver tailored energy solutions.
We’re dedicated to building capacity and empowering local stakeholders to drive the renewable energy transition. We also support governments’ efforts to mobilize funding and resources to ensure equitable access to clean energy technologies.
In action
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Enhancing access to energy in Sierra LeoneUNOPS is working with the government of Sierra Leone and the World Bank to increase access to electricity for rural communities, households, businesses, health clinics and schools across the country.
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Powering hospitals in HaitiA World Bank-financed project is helping to provide a clean, reliable source of energy to hospitals across Haiti.
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Beyond the grid: Powering communities across YemenRenewable energy solutions are providing a more reliable source of electricity for millions of people in Yemen – and improving their access to essential services.
Iniatives we support
To accelerate the transition to renewable energy, partnerships and collaboration are critical.
Explore some of the multi-stakeholder initiatives we manage and support to advance Sustainable Development Goal 7.
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NDC PartnershipBuilt on the premise of collective action, the NDC Partnership brings together 117 developed and developing countries and 84 institutional members to create and deliver on ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions that help achieve the Paris Agreement and the SDGs.
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Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)SEforALL drives action towards achieving SDG7: access to sustainable energy for all by 2030. Working with the UN, governments, private sector, financial institutions, civil society and philanthropies, it supports a clean energy transition that leaves no one behind.
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South East Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP)The ETP is a multi-stakeholder platform that aims to accelerate energy transition in Southeast Asia and deliver the Paris Agreement targets on climate change by bringing together government, donors, philanthropies and partner governments.
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Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT)Managed by UNOPS, ICAT supports improved transparency and provides policymakers around the world with tools and support to measure and assess the impacts of their climate actions.
