Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Energy is essential for almost every aspect of modern life, including healthcare, education, transportation, and economic activity. However, many people still lack access to reliable electricity and clean cooking solutions, particularly in rural and low-income regions.
SDG 7 aims to ensure universal access to affordable and modern energy services while significantly increasing the share of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower. It also promotes energy efficiency and innovation in energy systems.
Transitioning to clean energy is critical for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, combating climate change, and ensuring sustainable economic development. Access to energy is a key driver of poverty reduction and improved quality of life.
Targets
Target 7.1
By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
Target 7.2
By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
Target 7.3
By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency
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Target 7.a
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
Target 7.b
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