Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Goal 7 calls for:
- ensuring universal access to modern energy services
- improving energy efficiency
- increasing the share of renewable energy
To accelerate the transition to an affordable, reliable and sustainable energy system that fulfils these demands countries need to:
- facilitate access to clean energy research and technology
- promote investment in resource and energy-efficient solutions and related infrastructure
Targets and indicators
Target 7.1
By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
Indicator 7.1.1
Target 7.2
By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
Indicator 7.2.1
Target 7.3
By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency
Indicator 7.3.1
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 landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support