Clean energy isn’t only about climate change.

Over 650 million people still lack reliable electricity. Women spend hours collecting firewood, and burning fuels indoors for heat and cooking creates toxic smoke. Meanwhile environmental destruction is intensified. Children who can’t study after sunset are disadvantaged at school. It’s hard to establish businesses or attract investment.

Micro projects using sun, wind and water provide access to clean energy in remote and underserved communities, closing the opportunity gap.

On International Day of Clean Energy, explore how switching from fossil fuels benefits communities worldwide, from saving lives to advancing gender and geographical equality. Watch the animation or discover more in the article.