The International Day of Clean Energy is celebrated on January 26th each year. It's a day to raise awareness and encourage action to transition to clean energy.

Why it's celebrated ?
 
To promote clean energy as a way to address climate change and reduce emissions

To provide access to reliable power sources

To support socio-economic development

To promote environmental sustainability

What's done on the day?
  • Governments, businesses, and individuals work together to shift to more sustainable energy systems 
     
  • The day serves as a platform for international cooperation 
     
What's included in the day's activities? 
 
  • Sharing data and analyses on clean energy technology, innovation, policy, finance, and investment
  • Recommitting to leaving no one behind
What's the connection to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)? 
 
  • The day also marks the founding date of IRENA, which was established in 2009
  • IRENA supports countries in their energy transitions