Improving Access to Sustainable Energy for Refugees and Displaced People: The Moving Energy Initiative

Globally, the number of forcibly displaced persons looked after by the UNHCR has reached 51.2 million-the highest number since World War II. Energy is a major challenge, not only in terms of the high costs to donors but also the health, environmental, and social costs for refugees and their host communities. At present the energy needs of millions of displaced people are being met inadequately and inefficiently, and not through the most effective or carbon-efficient interventions. This Chatham House report will outline the case for finding sustainable energy solutions that improve outcomes for health, security, livelihoods, emissions, and cost savings. See more