Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Energy
is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity the world faces
today. Be it for jobs, security, climate change, food production or increasing
incomes, access to energy for all is essential.Sustainable energy is
opportunity – it transforms lives, economies and the planet.One in five people
still lacks access to modern electricity. Energy is the dominant contributor to
climate change, accounting for around 60 per cent of total global greenhouse
gas emissions.Reducing the carbon intensity of energy is a key objective in
long-term climate goals.
There is no development without fuelling the engine of growth. Energy is critical and people with no sustainable access to energy are deprived of the opportunity to become part of national and global progress. And yet, one billion people around the world live without access to energy. Almost three billion people, 41% of the world’s population, do not have access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.
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Why is this important?
ReplyDeleteThe Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, has said, “Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability. With access to energy, people can study, go to university, get a job, start a business – and reach their full potential.” Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity the world faces today – security, climate change, food production, jobs or increasing incomes. Sustainable energy generates opportunity – it transforms lives, economies and the planet. There are tangible health benefits to having access to electricity, and a demonstrable improvement in wellbeing. Energy access therefore constitutes a core component of the sustainable development agenda for energy. The production of useable energy can also be a source for climate change – accounting for around 60% of total global greenhouse gas emissions.
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By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services.
ReplyDeleteBy 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency.
By 2030, enhance international co-operation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology.
By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing states and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support.
Globally, 1.3 billion people have no access to electricity, 82% of whom live in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. In these areas, dependence on solid fuels is costly, puts pressure on surrounding ecosystems, and releases carbon monoxide and black carbon particulates when burned. Our everyday lives depend on reliable and affordable energy services to function smoothly and to develop equitably. Lack of access to energy supplies and transformation systems is a constraint to human and economic development.
ReplyDeleteBy supporting high quality carbon finance projects, businesses can deliver essential emission reductions and support low carbon sustainable development in areas most in need.
Example carbon finance project activities that aim to improve energy access:
ReplyDeleteDistribute solar lamps to households to offer light for evening study and income generating activities, reducing the pressure on local forests for firewood (Target 7.1)
Electrify primary health centres to enhance quality of medical care with reliable fans and refrigerators (Targets 7.1 and 7.3)
Install solar generator systems across local community centres, enabling extended activities outside daylight hours, including programmes to raise awareness on the importance of forest protection (Targets 7.1 and 7.2)
By 2030, ensure universal acess to affordable,
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By 2030, increase substantially the share of
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By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade
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energy services for all in developing countries, in
particular least developed countries, small island
developing States and landlocked developing
countries, in accordance with their respective
programmes of support
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ReplyDeleteBy 2030, double the global rate of improvement in
energy efficiency
By 2030, enhance international cooperation to
facilitate access to clean energy research and
technology, including renewable energy, energy
efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel
technology, and promote investment in energy
infrastructure and clean energy technology
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