Our Scans · (LF.18) Sustainable Development Goals · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.

• [New] Without urgent and scaled-up action, the world will fall short of achieving SDG 7 to ensure universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030. World Health Organization: WHO
• [New] The latest edition of Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report, featuring new 2023 and 2024 data, shows while most regions are nearing universal access, progress in Sub-Saharan Africa has slowed significantly, and the pace of electrification must triple to achieve universal access by 2030. World Health Organization: WHO
• [New] The SDG 2025 progress report indicated that only 8.4% of the ocean is a designated marine protected area, well off of the 30% by 2030 goal. - JURIST - News
• [New] Food waste reductions by 2030 are consistent with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 12.3. Climate Change Committee
• [New] Mitigating the UHI effect through the expansion of UGSs represents an effective strategy to enhance urban cooling, preserve environmental sustainability, and align with Egypt's 2030 SDG vision. SpringerLink
• The global transition to EVs indirectly affects other SDGs, such as SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by creating new job opportunities in renewable energy sectors, and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by reducing pollution-related health issues. Sustainable Development Goals - Resource Centre
• California represents the next phase of Tesla's V2G expansion, with the programme expected to launch in areas served by Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG & E). Energy-Storage.News
• SDG & E is monitoring the potential for coastal flooding, as strong El Nino conditions can elevate sea levels by as much as 12 inches and increase the frequency of heavy rainfall in the San Diego area. Latitude Media
• None of the African sub-regions are on track to achieve the aspirational global SDG 6.5 target of 'Very High' (91-100%) IWRM implementation by 2030. African Newspage | Reporting Africa's Development

Last updated: 06 July 2026