2023 Policy Briefs in Support of the High-Level Political Forum: Ensuring Universal Energy Access and Advancing Just, Inclusive and Equitable Energy Transitions

Energy is key to accelerating sustainable development and to averting ever-worsening climate disasters. Yet, with this year marking the mid-point of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, progress on Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) – is insufficient and countries are far off-track in meeting energy promises and commitments. Indeed, we are now on our way to failing to reach our Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) overall, while the world heads towards climate catastrophe. Meanwhile, the ripple effects of the Ukraine crisis and the aftermath of the global COVID-19 pandemic also continue to hamper progress. 

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