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Civil Society Participation in the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative: a survey of six countries
… Meaningful participation of civil society is key to the success of the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative. Civil society organizations can act as … Energy … Civil Society Participation in the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative: a survey of six countries …
Publication, 01 December 2014
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Energy equity: will the UN Sustainable Energy for All initiative make a difference
… Access to affordable modern energy services may not be a Millennium~Development Goal (MDG) but without it, sustainable development, indeed the MDGs themselves, cannot be achieved. … This briefing discusses whether the UN’s Sustainable Energy for All initiative in 2012 can redress the balance. Perhaps, but only if …
Publication, 01 May 2012
Closeup of the flame of a small oil lamp.
Energy equity: can the UN Sustainable Energy for All initiative make a difference?
… The Sustainable Energy for All Initiative (abbreviated to SE4ALL) has set three goals to be … Energy … Energy equity: can the UN Sustainable Energy for All initiative make a difference? …
Insight, 29 March 2012
Hand holding wheat in a field.
A just transition in agriculture: putting workers at the centre
… After the energy sector, agriculture is the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions – accounting for roughly 12%. At the same time, agriculture, and the food system more … largest grain producers and traders – aims to provide training on sustainable agriculture to 10 million farmers by 2030 . And Unilever has …
Insight, 05 June 2025
Miners showing minerals.
Critical minerals and the just energy transition: opportunities and challenges
… fossil fuels as part of a response to climate change and the ensuing energy transition is increasing the global demand for minerals such as cobalt, copper, lithium and nickel. Governments in … for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) and the  Columbia Centre on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) on supporting grassroots groups and …
Project, 30 July 2024
Man sitting on a bench holding a walking stick, and a herd of goats.
Just transition litigation: a tool for more just and sustainable economies
… The concept of a ‘just transition’ – shifting towards green and sustainable economies in ways that are as fair and inclusive as possible for all concerned – is gaining traction with policymakers and investors … as fairly distributing both benefits and burdens arising from energy transition policies and activities when moving away from fossil …
Insight, 04 September 2023
A woman stands behind a market stall of fresh vegetables, smiling proudly.
Investing in biodiverse agriculture in Ecuador’s highlands: UNORCAC and the Santa Anita cooperative
… has worked since 1977 to preserve traditional farming knowledge for at least 172 crops within Ecuador’s chakra agroforestry system, now … UNORCAC has set up business initiatives to reinforce the union’s sustainable vision, and the Santa Anita cooperative supports these and … national and international markets, where dried fruits are popular in energy bars. Women-run Sara Mama enterprises bottle and sell chicha de …
Article, 31 May 2024
A group of men and women wearing masks stand around a device being demonstrated by a man.
Energy enabling green development and recovery in Kitui County, Kenya
… with the Kitui County government to develop their mandated County Energy Plan .  Building on that work, and funded by UK PACT, this … The initiatives will revolve around solar-powered irrigation for agriculture and solar-powered incubators for poultry. The … against climate impacts while being financially and socially sustainable – the types of solutions that will attract progressive …
Project, 16 February 2022
Solar panels on the ground next to a lake.
Working in partnership towards more inclusive Sustainable Energy for All
… Energy is a key enabler for development and the seventh Sustainable Development Goal , which … and renewable use . Launched in 2012, the UN’s Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative aims to improve the lives of the poorest and … Energy … Transforming energy systems … Working in partnership towards more inclusive Sustainable Energy for All …
Article, 15 September 2020
Mechanical workshop
Productive uses of energy: what does it take to stimulate demand?
… Off-grid energy systems are increasingly being used to reach less-densely … the impacts over time?  The world remains far off-track in reaching Sustainable Development Goal 7: access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all . One major challenge is financing energy connections to homes …
Event, 23 June 2021