Renewable Energy As a Catalyst for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Keywords:
Sustainable Goals, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Social Impact, Environmental Impact, Economic Impact
Abstract
The United Nations General Assembly has developed 17 SDGs to undo damage and impose discipline among the energy guzzling countries. Renewable energy sources seem to be the answer to many issues raised by the SDGs. But, how do renewable energy help to achieve the sustainable goals? At this stage, it is important to critically examine the reach and impact on each of the goals. This paper attempts to understand the issues involved, present a critical assessment and provide an overview that can suggest ways and means of fulfilling the objectives set up by the SDGs.
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Published
2024-06-30
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Chaddha, S. (2024). Renewable Energy As a Catalyst for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals. IHRDI Journal of Sustainable Development, 1(1), 42-56. Retrieved from https://qtanalytics.in/journals/index.php/IJSD/article/view/3703
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