World Development Information Day

Successes and Lessons Learned on Advancing Resilient and Sustainable Energy Systems in the UNECE Region. While the UNECE region is on track to achieve goals related to electricity access and has made progress increasing the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency, acceleration of efforts is critical to ensure continued access to affordable and sustainable energy. With a view to holistically design more resilient and environmentally sound energy systems in the region, the round table will explore successes, lessons learned, needs, and opportunities focusing on several priority actions. These include increasing energy efficiency, accelerating renewable energy uptake, and delivering resilience, affordability, and economic competitiveness across the UNECE energy systems. The session will convene diverse stakeholders to share perspectives, experiences, and expertise related to the SDG 7 targets. Related Sites and Documents:  Learn More . Watch the SDG 7 AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENER...

The Secretary-General will deliver a special address, outlining the economic opportunity of the energy transition. He will highlight the progress made since the adoption of the Paris Agreement a decade ago, the remaining barriers and obstacles that stand in the way of accelerated action, and the steps required to turbocharge a renewables revolution that can deliver clean and affordable energy for all. The Secretary-General's address will be accompanied by the release of a technical report prepared on the economic opportunity of the clean energy transition. The report will also identify the priority areas for action to accelerate this new age of energy powered by renewables, efficiency, and electrification. Related Sites and Documents:   "A Moment of Opportunity" webpage  and  Climate Action website . Watch A Moment of Opportunity: Special Address on Climate Action by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres! Meetings & Events