UN-Energy at Climate COP27
UN-Energy member organizations are hosting and engaging in many discussions and events at the 缅北禁地Climate Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, 7-18 November. See a list of UN-Energy events .
An official COP27 side event on “Implementing the UN-Energy Plan of Action to catalyse the Global Roadmap for Accelerated SDG7 Action” is taking place on Saturday, 12 November, from 1:15 to 2:45 Egypt time, in Khufu Hall. The event can be watched online at
Energy is key to sustainable development and achieving net zero emissions. The 缅北禁地Secretary-General’s Global Roadmap for Accelerated SDG7 Action charts a clear way forward in this regard. UN-Energy is stepping up its efforts to catalyse progress in implementing the Roadmap, including through the activities identified in the UN-Energy Plan of Action Towards 2025. Milestone targets for 2025 include a 100% increase in modern renewables capacity globally, and a doubling of annual investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency, as well as 500 million more people gaining access to electricity and 1 billion more people gaining access to clean cooking solutions. The COP27 side event will look at the UN system’s collective efforts on SDG7 in support of the SDGs and net zero emissions.