Energy For Everyone

Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and oppotunity the world faces today.

Be it for jobs, security, climate change, food production, or increasing incomes, access to enerygy for all is essential.

Energy is the dominant contributor to climate change, accounting for 60% of total global green house emissions.

One in five people still lack access to modern electricity.

Sustainable energy is opportunity it transforms lives, economies and the planet.

Our Goals

By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services.

By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.

By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology.

By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for developing countries.

By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency.

How Can You Help?

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is leading a Sustainable Energy for All initiative to ensure universal access to modern energy services, improve efficiency and increase use of renewable sources.

3 billion people rely on wood, coal, charcoal or animal waste for cooking and heating.

Reducing the carbon intensity of energy is a key objective in long-term climate goals.