TAT backs short-haul, low-energy travel for sustainable tourism Amid soaring oil prices, TAT is using celebrity marketing, domestic promotions and low-energy experiences to keep tourism moving more sustainably.

#InTheNews re #sustainable #tourism & #development:
3/ #Carbon/#Commerce: Due to global #energy crisis & rising #travel costs, #Thailand's #TAT shifts strategy to promote #lowenergy #shorthaul to domestic #Thai + region #travellers
www.nationthailand.com/blogs/news/t... #SDG7 #Malaysia #Indonesia

Top Brussels official urges Europeans to work from home and drive less Energy commissioner says the oil crisis triggered by Iran war will bring lengthy upheaval, in a speech reminiscent of the Covid pandemic.

#InTheNews re #sustainable #travel & #development
1/ #Commerce/#Climate: The #EuropeanCommission has urged people to #wfh, drive & #fly less, & for #EU countries to urgently roll out #renewables, warning of a prolonged #energy crisis due to #Gulf conflict
www.politico.eu/article/euro... #SDG7 #SDG16

The double-edged sword of Brazilian tourism: Economic gain vs. environmental pain An in-depth econometric analysis reveals the significant environmental consequences of Brazil's expanding tourism sector and economic growth. The new report, authored by Asif Raihan of the Institu...

The double-edged sword of #Brazil's #tourism - #Economy gain vs. #environment's pain: we can't pursue #economic growth without addressing associated #energy #consumption & #emissions. This is not a call to limit it, but a call to transform it www.eurekalert.org/news-release... #SDG13 #SDG7 #SDG12

Top Brussels official urges Europeans to work from home and drive less Energy commissioner says the oil crisis triggered by Iran war will bring lengthy upheaval, in a speech reminiscent of the Covid pandemic.

The #EuropeanCommission has urged people to work from home, drive & #fly less, & for #EU countries to urgently roll out #renewables, warning of a prolonged #energy crisis as a result of the conflict in the #Gulf.
www.politico.eu/article/euro... #wfh #SDG7 #SDG16 #Peace #sdg12 #Europe

Two solar technicians install solar panels on a home in the Maasai Mara, Kenya

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📍 Maasai Mara, Kenya

#sdg7 #energy #solar #energyjustice

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JALAN Civic Lab is delivering the I ACT Climate Change Workshop x Bangkok University on 2 April 2026, See you there!

#IACT #SDG7 #JALANCivicLab

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JALAN Civic Lab is delivering the I ACT Climate Change Workshop x Bangkok University on 2 April 2026 in partnership with IRENA, Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UNICEF, and SDG7 Youth Constituency, See you there!

#IACT #SDG7 #JALANCivicLab

What is shaping today’s energy landscape?

Geopolitical tensions are exposing fragility—driving price spikes of up to 50%.

At the UN-Energy meeting in Geneva, the focus was on solutions and the opportunity windows ahead.

With 2030 approaching—are we ready to deliver? #SDG7

The growing global burden of mental health conditions requires a scientific population-based approach to policy and practice. This commentary introduces the nascent field of public mental health, its methods and aspirations. #SDG1 #SDG2 #SDG3 #SDG4 #SDG5 #SDG6 #SDG7 #SDG8 doi.org/10.17159/saj...

#EU HoMs & the German Ambassador visited #BioMassters—just as the 🇷🇼 company won the #SETAward 2026 in ‘Quality Energy Access & #SDG7 ‘! A true #sustainability leader! ♻️
The awards by the German Energy Agency #dena honor groundbreaking solutions for the global energy transition

US needs more energy development to power AI, Google president says The U.S. may ​not be scaling ‌electricity fast enough for the expansion ​of artificial ​intelligence, Google's President and ⁠Chief Investment ​Officer Ruth Porat ​said on Monday, speaking about the vast ​amounts of ​power needed to scale ‌the ⁠company's AI data centers.

Google's president says the US isn't scaling energy fast enough to meet AI demand. The tension between energy needs and climate goals is a part of #SDG7 and #SDG13.

We're working on a deep dive article exploring the interface between #AI impact and #CleanEnergy.

https://ow.ly/Pxeg50YynAf

Explore peer-reviewed research from the UN Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Collection.

How are researchers advancing clean and #sustainable energy?

PNAS and PNAS Nexus publish high-impact, peer-reviewed research on #energy access, #efficiency, and #innovation. Explore the SDG 7 Research Collection: https://ow.ly/7ynn50Ywth6

#SDG7 #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition

Explore peer-reviewed research from the UN Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Collection.

How are researchers advancing clean and #sustainable energy?

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and PNAS Nexus publish high-impact, peer-reviewed research on #energy access, #efficiency, and #innovation. Explore now: https://ow.ly/KhIB50YwtKr

#SDG7 #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition

From Miles to Meters: Transforming Water Access in Uganda - Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) Solar power is allowing this Ugandan community to access clean water for the very first time.

Clean water for all! 💧

Today, SELF announces the completion of a new solar-powered system, which will bring clean water to hundreds in Bukyerimba, Uganda.

🌟 Discover the amazing impact of donor support: www.self.org/blog/from-mi...

#sdg6 #sdg7 #cleanwater #water #solarpower

The Trade-offs in African Energy Access are Real: Why Electrification Efforts Must Prioritise Industrial Use over Household Connections An analyst pushes back on the argument that Africa can simultaneously pursue both household and industrial energy access.

The Trade-offs in African Energy Access are Real: Why Electrification Efforts Must Prioritise Industrial Use over Household Connections

nextbillion.net/trade-offs-a...

#EnergyAccess #solar #RenewableEnergy #Africa #GlobalDevelopment #electrification #SDG7

Countries with lowest electricity access

Hundreds of millions still live without electricity.

These countries have the lowest access rates. Energy poverty is one of the biggest challenges of our time.

energtx.com

#EnergyPoverty #SDG7 #Development #EnergyData

https://tinyurl.com/43cazdru

The political economy of gender mainstreaming in energy access in Senegal
#SDG7
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📬 The February Cooperative Insider newsletter is out now!

Inside:
✨ #IWD2026 message from ICA GEC President
🌍 ICA at #CSocD64
📘 New SDG policy briefs (#SDG2 & #SDG7)
⚖️ Cooperative law updates
🎓 Summer School & ICBA Symposium
and many more
🔗 bit.ly/icafebnewsle...

Indigenous Peoples Renewable Energy Pathfinders program is fostering inter-learning & leadership among Indigenous communities. The message? Energy transition is about shifting power structures for a more equitable & sustainable world. #SDG7 #ClimateAction

#InTheNews re. #sustainable #travel & #development inc:
8/ Commerce/Climate: The #EBRD is supporting #Slovenia #tourism's #green transition with €15m loan to #TermeCatez, the country’s largest natural thermal destination, for #ESG & year-round appeal www.ebrd.com/home/news-an... #SDG7 #energy

Energy Consumption Per Capita | energtx.com In-depth energy analysis with data from 9 authoritative sources.

How much energy does each person consume?

A person in Qatar uses 40x more energy than someone in Ethiopia. Per capita data reveals the real inequality of energy access.

energtx.com/blog/energy-consumption-per-capita

#EnergyPerCapita #EnergyAccess #SDG7 #ClimateJustice #DataViz

Clean and sustainable energy for a stronger and empowered woman
#womeninbusiness #WomenAndPower #womenandgirls #women
#SDG7

What would it take to make #AffordableAndCleanEnergy universal?

Cooperatives are part of the solution expanding access, stabilising prices, reinvesting locally, and powering community-owned renewables.

📘Discover the new #SDG7 Policy Brief: ica.coop/en/media/lib...

#EnergyAccess #Coops4Dev🌍

SDG Series - Cooperative contributions to SDG 7 - Advancing Affordable and Clean Energy in Europe - Cooperatives Europe The world is off track to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7): ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all by 2030. Despite progress, over 600 million people still lack electricity, and 2.1 billion rely on polluting cooking fuels. Cooperatives, with their member-owned and community-centered approach, are proving […]

Cooperatives are powering progress toward #SDG7! 🌍⚡

From Ecopower in Belgium to Enercoop in France, community-owned energy is driving the energy transition!

📖 Read the full brief here: https://bit.ly/4l3kZQs

#Coops4Dev🌍

Access to electricity 2023. Nigeria at 61%, most others above 95%.

Access to electricity (2023):

Nigeria: 61%
South Africa: 88%
Pakistan: 96%
Peru: 96%
Indonesia: 99%
India: 99.5%

39% of Nigerians still lack electricity.

energtx.com

#ElectricityAccess #EnergyPoverty #Development #SDG7 #EnergyData

The Return Of The Esmeralda 7 Solar Power Project - CleanTechnica The Esmeralda 7 solar power project could yet see the light of day, depending on who wins the race for Nevada Governor this fall.

Republican governor plays the solar card in tough re-election battle.

cleantechnica.com/2026/02/28/t...

#solarpower #solarenergy #solarpv #renewableenergy #energypolicy #energy #greenenergy #cleanenergy #esmeralda #powerplants #nevada #us #elections #trump #renewables #sdg7 #sustainable

#BehindTheScenes #solar #solarpanels #lookgood #feelgood #energy #SDG7 #noise #pollution #consumption #SDG12 #villas #LED #turtles #beachhouse #beach #oceanbreeze #ocean #nature #people #planet #TravelTuesday #WorldSustainableEnergyDays #wsed #solar #island #offgrid

#BehindTheScenes #solar #solarpanels #lookgood #feelgood #energy #SDG7 #noise #pollution #consumption #SDG12 #villas #LED #turtles #beachhouse #beach #oceanbreeze #ocean #nature #people #planet #TravelTuesday #WorldSustainableEnergyDays #wsed #solar #island #offgrid

#BehindTheScenes #solar #solarpanels #lookgood #feelgood #energy #SDG7 #noise #pollution #consumption #SDG12 #villas #LED #turtles #beachhouse #beach #oceanbreeze #ocean #nature #people #planet #TravelTuesday #WorldSustainableEnergyDays #wsed #solar #island #offgrid

#BehindTheScenes #solar #solarpanels #lookgood #feelgood #energy #SDG7 #noise #pollution #consumption #SDG12 #villas #LED #turtles #beachhouse #beach #oceanbreeze #ocean #nature #people #planet #TravelTuesday #WorldSustainableEnergyDays #wsed #solar #island #offgrid

#TravelTuesday: When #solarpanels look as well as #feelgood!

🔇 Noise & #energy #consumption minimised, villas designed to encourage air-flow with bedrooms raised off the ground & vaulted ceilings.

🌏 Designed for #nature, #people & #planet
www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...
#wsed #SDG7

Two solar technicians work to install a solar-powered streetlight in rural Uganda

Worldwide renewable energy capacity is projected to more than double in the next five years.

Despite political headwinds and climate denial, clean energy is here to stay. ⚡

#cleanenergy #energysky #climate #renewables #sdg7

REP is heading to #APFSD2026.

On 27 Feb, we’re hosting a side event on Indigenous-led pathways to achieving #SDG7.

Featuring youth leaders + regional and UN reactors.

Launching new research on community-based renewable energy.

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China is becoming a green superpower as Trump retreats from climate goals - BBC News How the world's biggest carbon emitter is now at the helm of a renewables revolution.

#InTheNews re. #sustainable #tourism & #development:
10/ #Climate: As Trump retreats from #climateaction, #China is becoming a #alternativeenergy superpower: the world's biggest #carbon emitter now at the helm of #renewables revolution www.bbc.co.uk/news/resourc... #SDG13 #green #energy #SDG7