According to ‘The Energy Progress‘ report released by the international agencies responsible for the United Nations‘ SDG7, the world is not making enough progress to reach the goal of providing affordable, reliable and modern energy for all by 2030. Despite a reduction in the number of people without access to electricity from 1.1 billion in 2010 to 675 million in 2021, a significant global gap still remains. In addition, 2.3 billion people depend on harmful fuels for cooking, causing pollution and premature deaths.
The report, compiled by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), the United Nations Statistics Division (Unsd), the World Bank, and the World Health Organization (WHO), points out that the global energy crisis could accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and improve energy efficiency through increased public investment.
However, rising debt and energy prices pose a threat to achieving universal access to pollutant-free cooking and electricity. Current projections indicate that by 2030 still 1.9 billion people will have to cook using unsustainable energy sources, while 660 million will go without electricity unless further actions and efforts are taken.
The goal of providing affordable energy for all by 2030 requires renewed commitment and significant investment. Only through concerted global action will it be possible to overcome the challenges and ensure that all people have access to clean, safe and sustainable energy.
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