Linking SDG 7 to assess the renewable energy footprint of nations by 2030

He, Jinling; Yang, Yi; Liao, Zhongju; Xu, Anqi; Fang, Kai

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119167

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“…In contrast to Goal 12 and Goal 13, we found a positive correlation between Goal 7 and the per capita IW Index. In line with the existing literature on energy and sustainability 49 – 51 , our finding highlights the significant role of energy justice and renewable energy in promoting sustainable well-being. Similarly, the impact of Goal 2 on wealth accumulation was positive, refuting the view that the development of the agricultural sector to combat zero hunger threatens the sustainability of the environment 20 .…”

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Assessing the United Nations sustainable development goals from the inclusive wealth perspective

Sugiawan

Kurniawan²,

Managi

2023

Sci Rep

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The statement of sustainability in the sustainable development goals (SDGs) framework needs to be supplemented by a formal proof that intergenerational well-being also improves. This is the first study that aims to provide empirical evidence that links the progress of the SDGs and the changes in well-being, which are proxied by the SDG Index and the Inclusive Wealth (IW) Index, respectively. We propose an SDGs-wealth model which was analyzed using a machine learning method involving a balanced panel of 147 countries for 2000–2019. We find a strong correlation between wealth and the SDGs, with Goals 12, 13, and 7 being the most significant predictors of wealth. In contrast to Goals 12 and 13, we find a positive correlation between Goal 7 and the per capita IW Index, suggesting that promoting affordable and clean energy is beneficial for wealth accumulation. Quite the opposite, fostering responsible consumption and production and climate actions might be detrimental to wealth. We also find an alarming result for 50 countries in our study since they have deviated from the sustainable development trajectories either in the short or long run. Our study suggests that to achieve sustainable development, instead of focusing on the complex interactions among the SDGs, policymakers should put a stronger focus on improving IW.

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Assessing the United Nations sustainable development goals from the inclusive wealth perspective

Sugiawan

Kurniawan²,

Managi

2023

Sci Rep

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“…Among others, SDG7 aims to increase the use of clean energy and more reliance on renewable energy to ensure energy efficiency. It is also evident that SDG7 is linked to ensuring access to clean and affordable energy (He et al, 2022; Jahanger et al, 2022b).…”

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An Evaluation of the Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions From China’s Light Sector to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals

Nie

Jahanger

2023

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As a high-energy-consuming sector, China’s light sector should have received more attention for its carbon emissions (CO2e). However, the literature on energy-related CO2e in China’s light sector is limited at present. This paper aims to assess the impact of China’s light sector on CO2e. This paper applies the energy consumption technique, input-output analysis technique, and structural decomposition model to analyze China’s light sector energy-related CO2e and emission reduction from the input-output perspective. The results show that the energy structure effect, energy intensity effect, and input structure effect are the main restraining factors for the growth of the light sector energy-related CO2e, which are caused by the expansion of the energy utilization structure on the supply side of the light sector. The final demand effect is the factor promoting the growth of the light sector energy-related CO2e. It reveals that the final demand products in the light sector still have high environmental degradation features. Policymakers should actively enhance and rationally adjust the demand for the light sector in numerous industries to avoid the resource waste caused by the excessive expansion of the light sector.

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“…SDG 7 strives to ensure access to affordable and clean energy as a result of our growing demand for energy and stricter environmental standards. [13]. Sustainable development cannot be achieved without access to sustainable energy.…”

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Analysis of the Targets and Progress toward Meeting the 2030 Agenda for SDG 7 on Affordable and Clean Energy: Evidence from India

Katoch

Sehgal

Sharma

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The success of the SDGs has been a major challenge for governments around the world in recent years. This research focuses specifically on progress toward SDG 7, which aims to ensure that everyone has access to affordable and clean energy. The primary goal of this paper was to assess progress toward SDG 7 objectives in India and Indian states and UTs. Using SDG Index reports for 2018, 2019 and 2020, we assess the progress made in terms of SDG 7. The findings revealed that for SDG 7, the SDG Index Score ranges between 50 and 100 for States and 71 to 100 for UTs. There are fifteen states and five UTs in the class of Achievers (with an Index score of 100) and twelve states and three UTs in the class of Front Runners (with an Index score ranges between 65 and 99). The paper raises various policy issues, including drafting of regulations that benefit the poor and marginalized sections of the society, as well as states and areas that lack access. The importance of formal education, especially for rural women, cannot be overstated, which impacts their decisions about the type of fuel used for cooking. Through strong collaboration between non-state organizations and the government in rural communities within the country, the SDG 7 goals can be achieved through effective planning and delivery of reforms, thereby reducing the harmful effects of the lack of access to clean and affordable energy. It will be crucial in the long run for effective participation of local institutions (PRIs) to carry out reforms in the energy sectors to have adequate budgetary allocations for providing access to affordable energy services.

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Linking SDG 7 to assess the renewable energy footprint of nations by 2030

Cited by 79 publications

References 87 publications

Assessing the United Nations sustainable development goals from the inclusive wealth perspective

Assessing the United Nations sustainable development goals from the inclusive wealth perspective

An Evaluation of the Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions From China’s Light Sector to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals

Analysis of the Targets and Progress toward Meeting the 2030 Agenda for SDG 7 on Affordable and Clean Energy: Evidence from India

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