Project

Science for a Sustainable Future

Springer Nature

DOI: 10.26303/k4yh-em27

What is it about?

Science for a Sustainable Future is a joint initiative of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN) and Springer Nature.

Now in its fourth year, the initiative has brought together policymakers, government representatives, UN officials and leading global scientists to discuss and advance the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Science for a Sustainable Future event series has included several virtual conferences and webinars, and the publication of a range of policy briefs and white papers.

Why is it important?

One of the Sustainable Development Goals, SDG 17, is focused on partnerships that will help the world to achieve the other 16 goals. One of the challenges that can be tackled through partnerships is improved "knowledge mobilization" – connecting scientists and policy makers to put research knowledge into practice. This will help us make progress on issues like energy and social justice, the transition to net zero, food systems and land use, and how we can work together to change societal behaviours.

Audience briefings1 total

Policy briefing

Policy brief: Delivering Clean, Affordable Energy For All

Derived from the expert panel sessions, this policy briefing contains a series of policy recommendations to achieve SDG 7: clean and affordable energy for all, by 2030. The key messages include:

• There is an urgent need for clear, compelling communication – delivered in partnership with academics, trusted voices and policy makers - to better educate the public about climate change, encourage behavior change, and drive interconnected solutions.

• Holistic approaches that combine technological pathways with adaptive, equitable government policies are needed for the world to reach net-zero targets by 2050.

• Marginalized voices in all communities need to be heard to allow for an equitable transition. This can help mitigate the genuine risk that energy policies worsen inequality.

• Stakeholders need to work together at the global level to develop enabling environments and frameworks to foster coordination, balanced with tailored, locally-adapted (rather than one-size-fits-all) solutions.

Read the full briefing at: https://figshare.com/articles/conference_contribution/Policy_brief_Delivering_Clean_Affordable_Energy_For_All/23790282

Resources11 total

Who is involved?