G-SEL Network

Happy World Environment Day! 🌍

Today serves as a reminder that protecting our environment is essential to sustainable development and the well-being of future generations.

Advancing sustainable energy access and environmental responsibility remains critical to building a cleaner, more resilient future across the world, including Africa and the Global South.



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Following a series of strategic engagements aimed at strengthening G-SEL’s future direction, G-SEL Network convened a consultancy session with Oaklin Developing Strategies to explore pathways for strengthening its positioning within the UK think tank and policy ecosystem.

The session provided an opportunity to reflect on G-SEL’s growth, assess current strengths, and identify strategic pathways for advancing sustainable energy access, leadership, and development across the Global South.

Discussions covered organisational structure, financial sustainability, partnerships, convening power, and research capacity, alongside broader considerations around G-SEL’s evolving role within the UK policy landscape.

Representing Oaklin were Ben Parsons, Partner; Grant Laten, Partner; and Farheen Khan, Analyst, alongside Lauren McEvatt, Managing Director of Morpeth Consulting.

Representing G-SEL Network were Joy Osomiamhe-O, Founding Partner; Tony Cullen, Company Secretary; and Daniels Aide Okun, Head of Programmes.

We appreciate the insights shared during the session and look forward to building on these conversations as we continue to strengthen G-SEL’s strategic direction and impact.

Earlier this week, we were delighted to meet with Kristina Känd, Senior Employer Engagement Officer at the University of Westminster, as preparations continue for the G-SEL Conference 2026.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss venue options for our flagship conference, as well as spaces for our planned pre-conference events in August and October. We also explored opportunities for collaboration and engagement with the University's sustainability team.

We appreciate Kristina's warm reception, guided tour, and continued support throughout the process.

Representing G-SEL at the meeting were Tony Cullen, Company Secretary; Daniels Aide Okun, Head of Programmes; and Joy Osomiamhe-O, Founding Partner.

We look forward to the next phase of planning and to strengthening partnerships that advance conversations on sustainable energy, leadership, and development.

Happy New Month from all of us at G-SEL Network.

Global AI Adoption Day 6th, May 2026.

AI is here to reinforce, reorganize and refine systems….

Join us this Evening at 5:00 pm GMT London Time.

To discuss Potential Opportunities (The Upside) Alleviating Energy Poverty:

How can AI can be used to optimize local energy systems?

How can AI can enhance the deployment of mini-grids and off-grid renewable energy, improving access to electricity for underserved areas?

Join us via the Zoom Link Below at 5:00 pm GMT London Time 👇 ⬇️ :

*Global AI Adoption Day 6Th, May 2026.*

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89745213084?pwd=c73fSKkZwrfwTPayn3VpA3PA6zVjnW.1

*Meeting ID*: 897 4521 3084
*Passcode*: 974736

Global AI Adoption Day 6th, May 2026.

AI is here to reinforce, reorganize and refine systems….

Join us this Evening at 5:00 pm GMT London Time.

To discuss the Disparities in AI Adoption. The “Digital Divide” Becoming “Energy-AI Divide”: As developing nations face rising energy bills to support infrastructure, will they gain fewer benefits from AI innovation, increasing global economic inequality?

Join us via the Zoom Link Below 👇 ⬇️ :

*Global AI Adoption Day 6Th, May 2026.*

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89745213084?pwd=c73fSKkZwrfwTPayn3VpA3PA6zVjnW.1

*Meeting ID*: 897 4521 3084
*Passcode*: 974736

Global AI Adoption Day 6th, May 2026.

AI is here to revolutionize, redirect and reinvent systems….
Join us this Evening at 5:00 pm GMT London Time.

To discuss the intersection of AI development and energy consumption. The complexity “double-edged sword” for developing nations.

Here is the Zoom Link Below 👇 ⬇️ :
*Global AI Adoption Day 6Th, May 2026.*

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89745213084?pwd=c73fSKkZwrfwTPayn3VpA3PA6zVjnW.1

*Meeting ID*: 897 4521 3084
*Passcode*: 974736

Energy lies at the heart of sustainable development. ⚡

As Ban Ki-moon once said:

“Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability.”

Access to reliable and sustainable energy enables hospitals to function, schools to thrive, businesses to grow, and communities to unlock opportunities for a better future. Yet, millions of people around the world still live without access to modern energy.

Expanding sustainable energy solutions is therefore not only about powering homes — it is about empowering lives, reducing poverty, and building resilient societies.

⚡ Energy powers opportunity.
⚡ Energy drives development.
⚡ Energy shapes the future.

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Energy access is not a luxury — it is the foundation of opportunity. ⚡

As Birol rightly stated:

“Energy access is not a luxury; it is the foundation of opportunity.”

Reliable and affordable energy powers education, healthcare, businesses, and innovation. Without electricity, hospitals cannot function effectively, students cannot fully access digital learning, and communities struggle to unlock their economic potential.

Across many parts of the world, particularly in developing regions, millions of people still lack reliable access to electricity. Expanding energy access is therefore not just an infrastructure challenge — it is a development priority that directly impacts livelihoods, economic growth, and social progress.

Advancing sustainable energy solutions and accelerating the global energy transition will be key to ensuring that no community is left behind.

Energy access empowers people.
Energy access drives development.
Energy access builds the future.