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Recommendation 1
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Acknowledged
Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 on energy access requires renewed international commitment.
Conclusion
Despite notable global progress in expanding energy access, Sustainable Development Goal 7 on affordable and clean energy will not be met without renewed international commitment and targeted interventions. The UK is well placed to convene and coordinate with other donors, multilateral institutions, and private sector partners to drive progress at scale. (Conclusion, Paragraph 12)
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The government partially agrees, highlighting its existing International Climate Finance (ICF) commitment and intent to continue energy access work, but noting ODA budget constraints. It commits to publishing HMG’s response in January 2026 to an independent review that proposed a comprehensive strategy and improved coordination for energy transition, and it will strive for full internal FCDO join-up.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
5. We agree with the Committee on the significant progress over the last 10 years since the universal agreement of SDG7 on ensuring affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all–but also that this commitment remains off track. We also welcome the recognition of the UK’s expertise and role in supporting efforts towards achieving SDG7. Conclusions and Recommendation 1
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