How We Chose the 2026 TIME Earth Awards

Time Magazine · last updated March 19, 2026 – 5:22 AM

Alongside McCartney and Brodin, we honor Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of U.N.-Energy. Originally from Nigeria, Ogunbiyi is committed to ensuring the green transition is swift—and equitable. Under her leadership, the U.N. and SEforALL are fostering collaboration across sectors and geographies to close the global energy gap.

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