Analysis of the voluntary national reviews relating to SDG 7

Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) will benefit billions of people all over the world. Universal access to energy, increased energy efficiency and expanded use of renewable energy by 2030 will result in enhanced economic opportunities and jobs, empowerment of women and youth, better education and health, and more sustainable, equitable and inclusive communities. Access to clean energy would boost protection from and resilience to climate change.