10 key points from today’s UN discussion of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

1. Renewable energy is crucial for sustainable development and achieving global goals.
2. By 2030, 60% of power generation should come from renewable sources.
3. Transitioning to sustainable energy will support resilient industry and infrastructure in developing countries.
4. Fossil fuels are the primary driver of climate change, and currently, 80% of global energy is derived from them.
5. It is technically feasible to achieve a zero-emission energy supply by mid-century.
6. Wind and solar energy infrastructure is now cheaper to build than fossil-fuel power plants in 85% of the world.
7. Fossil fuel subsidies need to be phased out.
8. The illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had global consequences on energy prices.
9. The current crisis should be used as an opportunity to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.
10. Focus should be given to reaching communities living in energy poverty and promoting clean cooking solutions.

Reference

Sustainable Renewable Energy Key to Unlocking Developing Countries’ Potential, Achieving Global Goals, Speakers Tell High-Level Political Forum, UN, 2023-07-12