AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
Innovation for SDG 7
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
759M
People lack access to electricity. 3 out of 4 of them live in sub-Saharan Africa.
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2021
Targets and Indicators
The UN framework for measuring progress towards SDG 7.
Target 7.1
By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
7.1.1
Proportion of population with access to electricity
7.1.2
Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology
Target 7.2
By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
7.2.1
Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption
Target 7.3
By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency
7.3.1
Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP
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
7.a.1
International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems
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 programs of support
7.b.1
Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)
Get Started
Inspire action for SDG 7 with the resources below.
Brochure
Open Innovation for Sustainable Development
Extend your innovation efforts to outside talent and expertise to create actionable solutions for your organization’s sustainable development challenges.
Supported Goals
Brochure
Innovation Central
Planbox’s leading platform to manage the full innovation portfolio management lifecycle. Great for building a sustainable culture of innovation that brings big ideas to life over and over again.
Supported Goals
Learn More About the SDGs
Discover the what, why, and how of the Sustainable Development Goals.
