Over the next decade, every aspect of national energy systems will be affected by changes in climate and energy policy, financing, continuous technological advancement, and shifts in energy supply and demand. Ongoing developments in many countries offer a promising outlook for the security, inclusiveness and sustainability inherent in a transformed energy sector. However, the transition needs to speed up significantly and broaden its scope to achieve SDG7.
This report forms a part of a global roadmap towards inclusive access to clean and affordable energy. The report highlights priority recommendations for scaling up energy transition solutions, setting ambitious targets, mainstreaming policies and capturing opportunities to interlink efforts to achieve SDG7 with other Sustainable Development Goals.
The report has been prepared by a technical working group co-led by three UN and international organizations, and will inform the High-level Dialogue on Energy in September and be considered in the political statement resulting from the summit.