Africa: Global South Calls for Strategic Energy Transition Amidst SDG Target Slowdowns

UN says Sustainable Development Goals at risk in current political climate

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for urgent action during the 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

Africa: Global South Calls for Strategic Energy Transition Amidst SDG Target Slowdowns

New York -- At the UN 2025 High Level Political Forum last week, global energy leaders warned that without urgent action in expanding access to clean energy, hundreds of millions will remain vulnerable, and the world will risk falling short of its 2030 SDG deadline.

Global South calls for Strategic Energy Transition Amidst SDG Target Slowdowns

Shenzhen China, a city made up of 47 percent clean energy, with a population of 17.56 million people. Credit: Unsplash/Robert ByeBy Maximilian MalawistaNEW YORK, Jul 22 2025 (IPS) At the UN 2025 High Level Political Forum last week, global energy leaders warned that without urgent action in expanding access to clean energy, hundreds of millions will remain vulnerable, and the world will risk falling short of its 2030 SDG deadline. At a packed an…