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However, the Regional Trends Report on Energy for Sustainable Development 2025 warns that progress on other targets is falling behind. The share of renewable energy in the mix is rising too slowly, clean cooking solutions remain out of reach for millions and energy efficiency improvements are lagging.
The report calls for urgent action in scaling up the deployment of clean technologies, improving energy efficiency gains and dramatically increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix. Its findings underscore that the benefits of achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 goes well beyond the energy sector. It is about creating economic opportunities, driving inclusive growth, improving health outcomes and strengthening resilience against climate and geopolitical shocks.
The report will be launched at the Fourth Session of the Committee on Energy, to be held from 3 to 5 September 2025 in Bangkok. Convened by ESCAP, the Committee will bring together policymakers, industry leaders and experts to shape strategies for transforming energy systems, advancing cross-border connectivity and securing sustainable supply chains of critical materials and technologies for the clean energy transition. This year’s Committee will also involve young people and youth-led organizations, highlighting their active participation in regional and global energy transition processes.
NOTE TO EDITOR: Members of the media are invited to attend in-person or via the online webcast. An embargoed advance copy of the Regional Trends Report and interviews with UN experts are available upon request.
What: The Fourth Session of the Committee on Energy
When: 3 – 5 September 2025
Where: United Nations Conference Centre, Ratchadamnern Nok Avenue, Bangkok
Registration: https://indico.un.org/event/1017415/
Livestream for online attendees: https://www.youtube.com/unescap and https://webtv.un.org/
Full programme: https://www.unescap.org/events/2025/committee-energy-fourth-session
Full report (available 3 September onwards): https://bit.ly/41mPGHW
