SDG 7: better access to energy

Updated on 09.20.2024

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Middle School
Life and earth sciences

Poverty, environmental degradation, , inequality, hunger: these global challenges can be met. The United Nations has defined 17 goals: the Goals (SDGs). Their aim is to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. SDG 7 concerns access to clean, renewable and affordable energy. In this educational video, discover why renewable energies are essential for a sustainable future.

Energy-Related Sustainable Development Goals.

 7- Affordable and clean energy. 

This goal aims to make energy more affordable, reliable and sustainable. 

  • Affordable because: 1 in 10 people worldwide don’t have access to
    Source: U.N. 

    So we need to continue working toward electrification, particularly in isolated rural areas. 
     

  • Reliable because: 3 billion people cook at home with ill-adapted appliances that use wood or
    Source: U.N. 

    The resulting toxic fumes pollute the inside air and put people in danger. Solution: reduce fumes thanks to devices that use much less wood or coal. 
     

  • Sustainable because: Energy represents around 60% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. 
    Source: U.N. 

    This means it is vital to increase the use of renewables, sourcing energy from water, wind, the Sun and waste.


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