Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. Enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology. Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency, highlights: “Renewable energy and energy efficiency are key to sustainable development, enabling energy access, spurring economic growth, creating employment and improving health. United NationsTracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report shows that progress has been made to increase overall renewable energy deployment. Another study from the International Energy Agency warned that renewable energy deployment faltered last year due to the lack of finance.

Source: Forbes May 23, 2019 17:03 UTC