The emphasizes how carbon markets can support LDCs' development and climate goals, despite challenges like limited influence and infrastructure.
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
The Dinosaur鈥檚 inability to adapt to changing circumstances led to its extinction. Asking whether we, too, are going the way of the dinosaur, this animated film looks at the history of energy sources. It illustrates the variety in common use before the present era, the transitions to new and more efficient sources which made a wider range of activities possible, and our increasing dependence on a single non-renewable source: oil. With artwork by Deborah May and music by Frank Zappa.
In a rapidly warming world, transitioning to renewable energy sources like solar power not only fosters rural development but also mitigates the worst impacts of climate change.
With 's support in applying renewable energy solutions for productive uses, including solar-powered tube wells, have improved smallholder farmers in Pakistan farming practices and small enterprises.
Grappling with water scarcity exacerbated by rough terrain and rapid population growth, residents of Ta'iz , Yemen face immense challenges accessing clean water, a struggle alleviated by the installation of a solar-powered well pump by IOM.
As we face growing interconnected crises, we need practical solutions to tackle climate change and build a greener future for all.
emphasizes the need to foster domestic value-addition to critical minerals in producing developing countries to increase supply chains resilience, and sustainability as evidenced in Democratic Republic of Congo.
is partnering with the to improve energy access and reduce reliance on fossil fuels at five hospitals across Haiti.
reports that a significant increase in investment in sustainable energy systems in developing countries is crucial for the world to reach climate goals by 2030.
鈥淓nergy is magic. As simple as that. As we speak, Africa is a dark continent 鈥 600 million people without electricity. But Africa is all energy sources. So, this is a paradox that needs to be broken.鈥
Cristina Duarte always brings great passion to any task she takes on. Now Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa, she works tirelessly to help the continent imagine a better tomorrow, one which not only meets its people鈥檚 needs, but also fulfills their dreams.
鈥淭he solutions for our challenges are all in Africa. You name it: Energy, Africa, financing for development, Africa, food insecurity, Africa. But for some reason, we still look outside of Africa for those solutions. Why?鈥
Born to an activist father who was integral to independence movements across Lusophone Africa, Cristina grew up instilled with Pan-African values. In this episode, the former finance minister reflects on her role in reforming Cabo Verde鈥檚 economy, on bringing power to remote villages, and how one chance encounter changed her mind about marriage.
Photo credit: 漏IFAD/Daniele Bianchi
A Yemeni woman improves lives and changes minds
As part of efforts to strengthen the electricity supply system in Gaza, with funding from the government of Japan has installed solar photovoltaic systems for 188 households.