Energy efficiency - SDG Indicator 7.3.1
Definition: Indicator 7.3.1 is "energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP".
This is measured as the energy intensity of economies (collectively across all sectors). Energy intensity is measured as the number of kilowatt-hours produced per 2011 international-$ of gross domestic product (kWh per 2011 int-$).
Goal: "By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency".
Target 7.A: Promote access, technology and investments in clean energy
UN definition: "By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology."
Access and investments in clean energy - SDG Indicator 7.A.1
Definition: Indicator 7.A.1 is "international financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems".
Goal: "Enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology" by 2030.
Target 7.B: Expand and upgrade energy services for developing countries
UN definition: "By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programs of support."
Expanding energy services for developing countries - SDG Indicator 7.B.1
Definition: Indicator 7.B.1 is "investments in energy efficiency as a proportion of GDP and the amount of foreign direct investment in financial transfer for infrastructure and technology to sustainable development services".
Goal: "Expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries" by 2030.
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