Tracking and monitoring Sustainable Development Goal 7 in the Arab region, 2025

The Arab region stands at a critical juncture in its pursuit of Sustainable Development Goal 7 on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. This policy brief provides a comprehensive review of regional progress under the United Nations Decade for Sustainable Energy, highlighting both advances and persistent gaps across the four key pillars of energy access, clean cooking, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

The brief highlights the urgent need to scale up investment, policy reforms and cross-sectoral strategies to accelerate a just and inclusive energy transition. It outlines priority actions and strategic recommendations through 2030, emphasizing the role of human capital, digitalization, regional cooperation and targeted support for the region’s least developed countries. This brief aims to guide policymakers, partners and stakeholders in advancing energy access and sustainability across the Arab region.