Energy affects all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
A statement made at the beginning of a rural energy access session at the Global Challenges Symposium on 12 April 2018. To give some context for those who aren't aware, the SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity (see UNDP). As the goals are interconnected – tackling affordable and clean energy will mean also tackling the issues associated with the other goals.
During the session led by Dr Sam Williamson, held in Bristol and co-organised by the University of Bristol's Cabot Institute for the Environment, four issues were discussed with Nepal as a case study:
How does a lack of energy access impact rural lives?How can technology enable access to modern sustainable energy?What are the key economic and policy interventions to ensure successful rural energy access projects?What is the social impact of having access to energy in rural communi…
During the session led by Dr Sam Williamson, held in Bristol and co-organised by the University of Bristol's Cabot Institute for the Environment, four issues were discussed with Nepal as a case study:
How does a lack of energy access impact rural lives?How can technology enable access to modern sustainable energy?What are the key economic and policy interventions to ensure successful rural energy access projects?What is the social impact of having access to energy in rural communi…