Vietnam has the opportunity to transition towards low-carbon planning pathways within the power sector thatemphasise the uptake of renewable energy technologies – especially solar and wind, which are experiencing rapidcost declines in Vietnam and
India has experienced a remarkable transition in reducing absolute poverty, improving standards of living and creating livelihood opportunities for the impoverished, and enhancing access to cleaner and affordable energy.
Access to clean, reliable and affordable energy is one of the key challenges for many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is particularly the case in rural and remote areas which are often not connected to the national main grid.
This IASS study considers the potential of the G20 to shape a global transition to sustainable energy, urgentlyneeded in order to achieve the UN’s climate and sustainability goals.