AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY (SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL -7) WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT? Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs . THESE ARE THE 17 GOALS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY This is goal number 7 one of 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. It aims to "Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. It aims for efficient energy use and the promotion of renewable sources. there are many economic benefits, Which includes a reduction in air pollution. A diverse clean energy supply also reduces the dependence on imported fuel. Investing in solar, wind ,and thermal power, improving energy productivity, and ensuring energy for all is vital if we are to achieve our goal. One in 7 people still lacks electricity, and most of them live in rural areas of the