Advancing Net-Zero by 2050: The Critical Role of Renewable Energy in Achieving Clean and Affordable Energy for All (SDG 7)
Advancing Net-Zero by 2050: The Critical Role of Renewable Energy in Achieving Clean and Affordable Energy for All (SDG 7 ) 1. INTRODUCTION: Achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is a global objective critical to preventing the most severe impacts of climate change and aligns directly with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) . SDG 7 focuses on ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy—a goal intrinsically connected to global carbon neutrality. As climate science underscores the urgent need to limit global warming to within 1.5–2 degrees Celsius, the transition to renewable energy has become central in energy policy and economic development worldwide Renewable energy , including solar , wind, hydroelectric , geothermal , and emerging clean technologies, offers transformative potential. It not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also enhances energy security, creating job op...