Why the clean energy transition is leaving millions of people in the dark

Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha: The missing piece of the clean energy transition · 11:25 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: While the world shifts toward renewables, a massive blind spot remains: energy inequity. Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha explores why universal access must include gender equality to succeed.

Energy equity expert Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha argues that the global transition to clean energy ignores millions of people who currently lack any energy access. To fix this, she highlights the vital role of grassroots women's organizations that are driving the movement toward universal access.

The transition requires more than just new technology; it demands a policy shift that prioritizes gender equality to ensure a sustainable future for everyone.

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