UNSDG #7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity the world faces today. Be it for jobs, security, climate change, food production or increasing incomes, access to energy for all is essential. Working towards this goal is especially important as it interlinks with other Sustainable Development Goals. Focusing on universal access to energy, increased energy efficiency and the increased use of renewable energy through new economic and job opportunities is crucial to creating more sustainable and inclusive communities and resilience to environmental issues like climate change.

At the current time, there are approximately 3 billion people who lack access to clean-cooking solutions and are exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution. Additionally, slightly less than 1 billion people are functioning without electricity and 50% of them are found in Sub-Saharan Africa alone. Fortunately, progress has been made in the past decade regarding the use of renewable electricity from water, solar and wind power and the ratio of energy used per unit of GDP is also declining.

However, the challenge is far from being solved and there needs to be more access to clean fuel and technology and more progress needs to be made regarding integrating renewable energy into end-use applications in buildings, transport and industry. Public and private investments in energy also need to be increased and there needs to be more focus on regulatory frameworks and innovative business models to transform the world’s energy systems.
UN Sustainable Development Goals

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2021
Wednesday, April 28th
9:15 AM

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David Love '23, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Elle Brittin '23, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Ramzi Daki '23, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Matthew Svatora '23, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

9:15 AM - 9:35 AM

9:40 AM

Bringing Solar Power To More Communities

Kevin Johnson '23, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
George Bayliss '23, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

9:40 AM

Futures in Clean Energy

Atharva Gawde '23, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Ben Simmons '23, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

9:40 AM

The Impact of Renewable Energies on 3rd World Countries

Pranit Guntupalli '23, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Gautham Anne '23, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Akshat Gupta '23, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

10:05 AM

The Importance of Renewable Energy on World Development

Anthony Kholoshenko '23, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Renaldo Venegas '23, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Mauricio Ortiz '23, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

10:05 AM - 10:25 AM