Tracking and Monitoring Sustainable Development Goal 7 in the Arab Region, 2025 was released by ESCWA in August 2025. The brief reviews regional progress on SDG 7 (affordable, reliable, sustainable energy) by assessing performance in electricity access, clean cooking, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. It identifies gaps, enablers, and strategic priorities to accelerate energy transitions in the Arab region.
Key Insights
Despite progress in some areas, substantial gaps remain in access to energy, particularly in rural areas and least developed countries.
Clean cooking adoption is uneven, and many households still rely on polluting fuels.
The share of renewable energy in total energy remains modest; more aggressive deployment is needed.
Energy efficiency improvements are critical but lagging behind.
Policy reforms, investment mobilization, regional cooperation, and institutional capacity strengthening are essential.
Data, monitoring, and transparency must improve to better track and steer progress.
Advancing human capital, digitalization, and inclusive policies will help ensure equitable transitions.
