Upcoming Events:

The International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January was declared by the 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.

26 January is also the founding date of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), a global intergovernmental agency established in 2009 to support countries in their energy transitions, serve as a platform for international cooperation, and provide data and analyses on clean energy technology, innovation, policy, finance and investment.

26 Jan 2026 | UNHD NEW YORK 10AM -1PM

The 2026 Partnership Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will take place on 27 January 2026 at the UN Headquarters in New York under the theme “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all”.

The Forum will place a special emphasis on the Sustainable Development Goals under in-depth review at the 2026 high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF), namely Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), Goal 9 (Industry Innovation and Infrastructure), Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

27 Jan 2026 | UNHQ NEW YORK 10AM - 6PM

Official Announcement:
ACEN to Participate in Diaspora Africa Conference 2026

The African & Caribbean Energy Network (ACEN) is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming 6th Edition of the Diaspora Africa Conference (DACON 2026), taking place from February 25th to 27th, 2026, in Houston, Texas, USA.

As a global platform that unites policymakers, investors, innovators, and diaspora leaders, DACON 2026 serves as a vital stage for advancing Africa’s sustainable future. ACEN is honored to collaborate with the DACON Secretariat as a strategic partner, driving conversations that promote clean energy, renewable solutions, sustainable infrastructure, and cross-regional collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean.

Through this partnership, ACEN reaffirms its mission to bridge continents and empower communities with sustainable energy solutions that support Africa’s development agenda and diaspora engagement.

Together, we’re shaping the future of energy across generations and geographies.

🔗 Learn more, get involved, or explore sponsorship opportunities:
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