Fifteen meeting of the Expert Working Group on Energy Connectivity (EWG-EC) 11-12 March 2025
Thirteenth International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development 2-4 December 2024
Taking Action for Just Energy Transition
Strategic Planning for an Accelerated Energy Transition 19-20 August 2024
11th meeting of Expert Working Group on Universal Access to Modern Energy Services, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Cleaner Use of Fossil Fuels (EWG-SDG 7)
14th meeting of Expert Working Group on Energy Connectivity (EWG-EC)
Working towards SDG7 targets achievement, ESCAP’s energy work falls into three categories;
Energy is the cornerstone of sustainable development. Demand for energy globally is rising and the Asia-Pacific region consumes more than half of global energy supply. Meeting rising energy demand and achieving universal access while ensuring energy sector development that is environmentally friendly, socially sound and economically feasible presents a significant challenge.
OUR FOCUS AND SERVICES
Our mission on energy is to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all in Asia and the Pacific in line with Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) targets, and to enhance energy security and connectivity through regional cooperation We provide platform for dialogue and knowledge sharing and implements programmes to foster the transition to a sustainable energy system by advancing energy access, renewable energy, and energy efficiency.
OUR WORK
Intergovernmental normative work
Knowledge products and resources
- Asia Pacific Energy Portal
- National Expert SDG Tool for Energy Planning (NEXSTEP)
- Critical Energy Transition Minerals Toolkit New!
- Flagship publications/resources
Technical assistance & capacity building
- SDG 7 road maps development
- Capacity Building on Energy
- SPECA- Working Group on Energy, Water and Environment
- Regional Economic Cooperation and Integration (RECI)- Energy
- Development Account Projects
