TED Talks Daily The missing piece of the clean energy transition | Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha
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Aug 17, 2024 
Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha, an energy equity expert, sheds light on a crucial oversight in the clean energy transition—energy access for millions. She emphasizes the importance of gender equality in energy policies and showcases inspiring grassroots women’s organizations spearheading the movement towards universal energy access. Oparaocha illustrates real-life struggles like those of Randa from Senegal, poignantly highlighting how inclusive, women-focused solutions can combat energy poverty effectively.
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Randa's Energy Poverty
- Sheila Oparaocha shared Randa's story, a mother from Tambacunda, Senegal, who struggles with energy poverty.
- Randa spends 10 hours weekly collecting firewood and delivered her children in a clinic without electricity.
Net-Zero Blind Spot
- The current net-zero emissions narrative overlooks a crucial fact: one-third of the global population lacks access to modern energy.
- The transition assumes existing energy access, neglecting those who need it most.
Gender Disparity in Energy
- The energy sector's male dominance (only 15% female workforce) marginalizes diverse perspectives.
- This lack of representation contributes to the neglect of women's energy poverty issues.