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Published Jul 12, 2026

As governments assess SDG7 progress, global crises are driving a shift toward domestic renewables, boosting solar trade across Asia and Africa. Meanwhile, AI and data centers are spiking power demand, yet 2,500 GW of renewable projects remain stalled in grid queues. Investing in modern grids and digital infrastructure offers a massive opportunity; AI alone could optimize transmission and save $110 billion annually.
The insights in this discussion draw from Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report and the SDG7 Policy Briefs for the HLPF, launching July 8.

Speakers:
- Alexander De Croo, Administrator of UNDP
- Damilola Ogunbiyi, SRSG on Sustainable Energy for All

Moderator: Cherisse Bovell, Consultant to the United Nation Foundation’s Our Future Agenda Programme