Home Sustainable Energy Hub Our Global Portfolio Where we work Global Portfolio Africa Africa’s energy transition is pivotal for unlocking economic potential and addressing energy poverty. UNDP partners with governments and other stakeholders to expand renewable energy access, promote clean cooking solutions and advance inclusive green economies. Systemic policy reforms, capacity-building and innovative financing guide sustainable and equitable energy development. DISCOVER MORE Arab States Sustainable energy is central to human security and socioeconomic progress in the Arab States. UNDP combines renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives with gender-responsive policies and social protection. By addressing energy affordability and resilience, UNDP enhances regional capacities to build low-carbon, inclusive and stable economies and meet SDG targets. FIND OUT MORE Asia and the Pacific Home to rapid economic growth and diverse challenges, Asia and the Pacific is critical to achieving global net-zero emissions goals. UNDP integrates renewable energy strategies in poverty reduction and rural development. Regional partnerships, policy assistance and localized solutions accelerate inclusive energy transitions aligned with global climate and development objectives. DISCOVER MORE Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia This fossil fuel-reliant region has untapped renewable energy potential. UNDP helps countries shift energy systems through policies, developing innovative finance mechanisms like green bonds, and integrated digital multisectoral solutions. By addressing energy poverty disparities, UNDP backs inclusive transitions that benefit vulnerable populations. DISCOVER MORE Latin America and the Caribbean While the region holds vast renewable energy potential—from solar corridors to untapped hydropower—it faces stark energy access gaps, deepening inequality, and acute climate vulnerabilities, including biodiversity loss. UNDP’s integrated approach connects the dots: unlocking finance, shaping inclusive policy, and building resilience, working with partners to build equitable, sustainable energy systems. DISCOVER MORE