Sustainable Development Goal 07
Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Why it matters
The bigger picture
Access to energy is one of the key determinants of economic development and quality of life. The transition to renewable energy is critical both to slowing the climate crisis and to strengthening energy security.
Improving energy efficiency is a double win that benefits both household budgets and industrial competitiveness.
The 2030 Agenda does not treat Affordable and Clean Energy in isolation from the other sixteen goals. Progress depends on inclusive policies, reliable data, long-term investment, and cooperation between public institutions, civil society, academia, and the private sector. Connecting local action to measurable outcomes is therefore essential for turning the global framework into lasting change.
Official UN targets
Selected targets
Goal 07 is made up of 5 official UN targets in total. Below are the ones most directly related to our work.
- 7.1
Ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services.
- 7.2
Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
- 7.3
Double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency.
- 7.a
Enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research, technology, and investment.
- 7.b
Expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern sustainable energy services in developing countries.
Target texts are concise editorial summaries of the official United Nations framework.View the full official framework
Avrupa Girisim Association
How our work connects
Within our European programmes, we provide mentoring support for developing project ideas focused on energy efficiency and the green transition.
We organize information sessions to raise young people's awareness of renewable energy and climate technologies.
Official references
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This page is based on the United Nations goal framework and the latest official global progress assessment.
