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Energy access in displacement settings: a holistic energy access approach

Jul 10, 2026

What will it take to ensure the global energy transition leaves no one behind?

Despite growing progress on electrification worldwide, around 37 million forcibly displaced people still live without access to electricity. In her latest insight, Iro Sala examines the barriers to delivering sustainable energy in displacement settings and explains why many of these challenges are more perceived than real. Drawing on examples from the Transforming Humanitarian Energy Access (THEA) programme, she explores how a holistic approach to energy access can support households, livelihoods, public services and local economies—helping to create more resilient and inclusive communities. Please read Iro’s full Insight here.