Hosted by His Excellency Davis Chirchir, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum with HE Kadri Simson, European Commission, HE Amani Abou-zeid, African Union Commission and HE Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Energy Ghana.

Following the pledge during COP28 to double energy efficiency by the end of this decade, this panel will look at the global policy and market responses to accelerating energy efficiency whilst ensuring that consumers have access to efficient, affordable and clean energy services.

Accelerating energy efficiency has significant potential for transforming the global buildings sector, boosting the clean energy transition and reducing carbon emissions whilst delivering comfortable, affordable living and working spaces. What needs to be done this decade to unlock the sector’s full potential, improving lives and creating opportunities at the same time as meeting our long-term climate objectives?

Universal access to efficient clean cooking by 2030 can only be achieved through robust policy and innovative financing, drawing on best practice. How can we scale up resources and share experiences to make this a reality?

What policy actions are available for governments and industry to double energy efficiency progress this decade and put the world on a path to net zero? How can leaders expand global access to financing for efficiency, and what does a more resilient, efficient and low-carbon economy look like?

What policy actions are available for governments and industry to double energy efficiency progress this decade and put the world on a path to net zero? How can leaders expand global access to financing for efficiency, and what does a more resilient, efficient and low-carbon economy look like?

Speakers: His Excellency Rigathi Gachagua, Deputy President of Kenya and Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency.

(Open exclusively to Ministers and official Heads of Delegation, plus one accompanying official.) Ministers from across the world share insights with each other into how they are working to accelerate policy action to boost energy efficiency for affordability, security and climate action, with a particular focus on the actions needed to accelerate progress towards a doubling energy efficiency this decade.

(Open exclusively to business leaders from attending companies and and international organisations) Co-hosted by the Energy Efficiency Movement and Kenya Association of Manufacturers Business leaders discuss the important role of the private sector in enhancing action on energy efficiency through increased investment, new business models, emerging technologies, innovation and public-private partnerships. Discussions will include a focus on the role international companies can play in driving energy efficiency progress in emerging and developing economies.

(Special event open to all) A quadrupling of buildings efficiency progress will be key for achieving net zero emissions by mid-century. This session will feature discussions with policy makers, businesses, and international experts on how to accelerate energy efficiency in buildings.

(Special event open to all) Nearly one in three people still lack access to clean cooking facilities, with major ramifications for public health, local environments and socio-economic development. This session will highlight policies, technologies, investments and implementation efforts that can accelerate inclusive progress towards gender inclusive, universal access to clean cooking by 2030.

(Event open to ministerial and business leaders roundtable participants) Co-hosted by the World Economic Forum Ministers and CEOs come together to examine the morning’s discussions, taking steps towards stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to boost efficiency across the global economy.

Event organised by The Energy Efficiency Hub The Energy Efficiency Hub regularly brings officials and experts from their members to share best practices and experiences on energy efficiency policy and implementation. This session will gather lessons from around the world on improving the energy performance of existing buildings, whether through dedicated programmes or components of broader building renovations. Speakers will share case studies of past and current programmes, describing objectives, challenges, approaches and results. They will represent a variety of circumstances and sectors, to give a sense of the differences and the commonalities that countries confront in making progress in this diverse sector.

Enhancing the energy efficiency of appliances will be critical for achieving a doubling of energy efficiency progress. This session will discuss policy approaches for boosting access to higher efficiency appliances in global markets, and actions that can address dumping of inefficient or second-hand models in developing markets.

Electric vehicles are rapidly gaining market share around the world, and last year saw continued strong growth in sales, including for two and three-wheelers. This session will explore opportunities and challenges for expanding access to electric mobility whilst ensuring sustainable energy systems.

Under the IEA Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, mass deployment of more efficient and digitalised processes, new technologies, increased recycling, and electrification all work to reduce global industrial energy use. Early action will also play a key role in ensuring doubling of energy efficiency progress this decade. This session will explore the key actions that governments can take in unison with the private sector to help achieve this clean energy transition while driving economic growth.

Electricity system losses during transmission and distribution can lead to increased strain on power systems while demand for electricity continues to grow. This session will aim to explore policy, financial and business solutions aimed at reducing losses.