Understand SDG 7
- SDG 7 is to ensure universal access to affordable and reliable energy services and increase energy efficiency. Accessibility, safety, and sustainability are the main concerns of Goal 7.
- 13% of the world population do not have access to modern electricity
- Energy accounts for 60% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
- In 2012, indoor air pollution from household fuels caused 4.3 million deaths.
Challenges
Data retrieved from UN SDG 7
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