Mapping synergies and trade-offs between energy and the Sustainable Development Goals

Francesco Fuso Nerini (), Julia Tomei (), Long Seng To, Iwona Bisaga, Priti Parikh, Mairi Black, Aiduan Borrion, Catalina Spataru, Vanesa Castán Broto, Gabrial Anandarajah, Ben Milligan () and Yacob Mulugetta
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Francesco Fuso Nerini: University College London
Julia Tomei: University College London
Long Seng To: University College London
Iwona Bisaga: University College London
Priti Parikh: University College London
Mairi Black: University College London
Aiduan Borrion: University College London
Catalina Spataru: University College London
Vanesa Castán Broto: University College London
Gabrial Anandarajah: University College London
Ben Milligan: University College London
Yacob Mulugetta: University College London

Nature Energy, 2018, vol. 3, issue 1, 10-15

Abstract: Abstract The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development—including 17 interconnected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets—is a global plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. SDG7 calls for action to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Here we characterize synergies and trade-offs between efforts to achieve SDG7 and delivery of the 2030 Agenda as a whole. We identify 113 targets requiring actions to change energy systems, and published evidence of relationships between 143 targets (143 synergies, 65 trade-offs) and efforts to achieve SDG7. Synergies and trade-offs exist in three key domains, where decisions about SDG7 affect humanity’s ability to: realize aspirations of greater welfare and well-being; build physical and social infrastructures for sustainable development; and achieve sustainable management of the natural environment. There is an urgent need to better organize, connect and extend this evidence, to help all actors work together to achieve sustainable development.

Date: 2018
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