Executive Director
CurrentThe Energy Action Project (ENACT) is a large-scale multimedia project that takes its impetus from the recent launch (2012) of the UN Sustainable Energy for All initiative, which aims to eradicate energy poverty by 2030. The scope of this challenge is huge: at present, more than half the world’s population lacks the energy they need to sustain basic well-being and fully participate in social and economic development: * 2.7 billion people have no access to modern energy (Africa and Asia)* 600 million are constrained by unreliable supply (emerging economies)* 100 million cannot afford today’s energy prices (Europe and North America)ENACT will first examine the personal impacts of energy poverty and the dysfunctions that allow it to persist, then quickly expand its reporting to highlight the technology solutions and policy options that could change the future. With the general public being its target audience, EnAct will capitalise on the power of multimedia to inform, engage and influence – in part by creating a platform for open exchange among consumers, policy makers and energy experts. The ENACT Team has recruited an Advisory Committee of renowned thought leaders representing diverse aspects of the energy challenge and secured initial funding from the Asian Development Bank. Without exception, these individuals and organizations fully support the value of an independent, journalistic project. To get a quick overview of the project, please feel free to download the Project Proposal below. To see how the Team proposes to use various media, I invite you to view the ENACT trailer at: http://vimeo.com/enact If you have story ideas or would like to contribute in other ways, please drop a line!
