Her Excellency Mrs. Samira Bawumia, a global advocate for sustainable energy and climate action, will take center stage at the 2025 SEforALL Global Forum in Barbados, where she is set to open the high-profile session titled “Powering Progress: How Mini-Grids, Clean Cooking, and Energy Planning Can Fast-Track SDG7.”
Scheduled for March 12-13, 2025, the forum—co-hosted by the Government of Barbados and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)—will bring together world leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to accelerate progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7): ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy by 2030.
Mrs. Bawumia, Founder and Chair of the Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC), is expected to emphasize the critical role of clean cooking solutions in the global energy transition. Her address will highlight the integration of mini-grids and clean cooking technologies as key to reducing dependence on traditional fuels while advancing gender equity, health, and environmental sustainability.
A staunch advocate for clean energy, Mrs. Bawumia has been recognized globally for her work. She was honored at the Seven for 7 Awards by SEforALL and Ashden in 2019 for her contributions to improving energy access. She also serves as a Global Ambassador for the Clean Cooking Alliance and a Global Champion for the Clean Air Fund and WHO’s Health and Energy Platform for Action.
Her participation in the SEforALL Forum 2025 underscores her unwavering commitment to promoting clean energy solutions, advocating for underserved communities, and shaping policies that drive sustainable development worldwide.
