Although in recent years the importance of sustainable energy use and production has become one of the most significant global issues, this topic was discussed much earlier. The United Nations established World Energy Day on February 14, 1949, to promote awareness of the importance of energy, encourage the adoption of more responsible energy efficiency practices, and consider alternative energy sources.
Thanks to such initiatives and decisions, we now have a heightened awareness that sets ambitious goals before us, such as reducing emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Fossil fuels are still dominant, accounting for more than 70 percent of the world’s total energy supply. These energy sources, such as coal and oil, are among the primary drivers of climate change. Although there has been a decrease compared to 2022, when fossil fuels made up more than 80 percent, additional efforts are needed to achieve the set goals.
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The first international conference dedicated to energy efficiency and alternative energy production methods was held in Austria in 1998, with hundreds of experts and leaders from countries around the world in attendance.
In 2015, the UN General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes a specific goal on energy—SDG 7—calling to “ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.” Achieving SDG 7 will create opportunities for millions of people through economic growth, new jobs, the empowerment of women, children, and youth, better education and healthcare, more sustainable communities, and greater resilience to climate change.
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