Published on 30 September 2024

Inclusive access and transition to clean energy

Electricity generation, heat production and transport rely heavily on fossil fuels and together account for around 70 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, nearly 800 million people do not have access to electricity, and 1.2 billion people lack access to clean cooking. With rising temperatures, access to energy-efficient, affordable and clean cooling is becoming increasingly important to ensure protection against heat waves. The demand for energy in low-income countries and lower-middle- income countries will continue to grow significantly. The SDC therefore promotes access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy and the productive and efficient use of clean energy. The latter is key to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and, according to the IEA, can make the largest contribution to global emissions reductions. Furthermore the SDC will put a special emphasis on access to clean cooling by showcasing renewable and passive solutions with multiple climate, economic and health benefits.