The Secretary General’s Sustainable Energy for All initiative proposes three goals for 2030:
Achieving universal access to modern energy services
Doubling the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency from 1.2% to 2.4% per annum
Doubling the share of renewable energy in the global mix from 15% to 30%.
Christine Loh, CEO of Civic Exchange
The events at Fukushima took place at a time of global revival in nuclear power development, with an estimated 360 GW of additional generating capacity projected to be developed by 2035, on top of the 390 GW already in use. The renewed interest arose mainly due to technological advances in nuclear power, and its potential as a low carbon energy source.
Simon Trace, CEO of Practical Action
The Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) initiative was launched in September 2011 by the UN Secretary General. The 3 key objectives of the initiative, to be achieved by 2030, are:
Derek Osborn, Stakeholder Forum
As June approaches, it will be increasingly important to consider how the various initiatives and agreements agreed at Rio+20 can be carried forward and implemented on the ground.
Traci Romine, International Finance Campaign Director, Oil Change International
A global consensus is emerging on the need to eliminate the estimated US$750 billion - but potentially US$1 trillion – in public funds spent each year on fossil fuel subsidies. This year, Rio+20 presents an important opportunity to solidify this consensus and turn political commitments into action.