Adopted by the United Nations in 2015, these 17 global objectives aim to address issues like poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation by 2030.
What are the "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)"?
This person designs and develops innovative technologies and systems that enable the efficient and effective production, distribution, and consumption of clean energy.
Who is an "engineer"?
79.5% of Nigeria's power is derived from this source.
What are "biomass and waste"?
This percentage represents the proportion of women working in the renewable energy sector.
What is "32%"?
This concept involves shifting from traditional energy sources like fossil fuels to cleaner, renewable sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power.
What is "Energy transition"?
The United Nations General Assembly operates using this model, which necessitates a majority agreement among countries.
What is "Consensus"?
This person provides legal advice on regulatory compliance, policy, and contracts related to renewable energy and clean technologies.
Who is a "lawyer"?
These types of systems are composed of silicon discs and are commonly known as solar panels.
What are "photovoltaic (PV) systems"?
This person serves as the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Who is "Amina Mohammed"?
A small particle with a negative charge that is found in all atoms.
What is an "Electron"?
This national survey collects data on populations and plays a crucial role in determining demographics and energy planning.
What is "census"?
This person plays a critical role in the energy sector by overseeing the planning, implementation, and completion of renewable energy projects and energy efficiency initiatives.
Who is a "project manager"?
The Kainji Dam, located along the river Niger, is in this country and has the capacity to produce 760MW of hydroelectric power.
What is "Nigeria"?
Ana is a part of this flagship program by the Gender & Youth team, focusing on training women in science, technology, engineering, and math.
What is the "STEM Traineeship"?
This American inventor is widely known for the invention of the light bulb, which he first demonstrated on New Year's Eve in 1879.
Who is "(Thomas) Edison"?
This term, meaning nourishment, describes what energy is required to provide through agricultural activities.
What is "sustenance"?
This person in the energy sector plays a key role in supporting the transition to clean energy by providing financing and investment solutions for renewable energy projects and clean technologies.
Who is a "finance professional"?
This number of countries border the Nile, whose dams provide hydroelectric power to millions of people.
What is "11"?
This young activist is known for initiating the movement known as "Fridays for Future."
Who is "Greta Thunberg"?
This percentage of countries import their energy.
What is "Eighty percent (80%)"?
The Runyang Yangtze River Bridge in China is the longest type of this bridge in the world.
What is "suspension" or "suspension bridge"?
This person plays a critical role in the energy sector by developing and implementing policies, regulations, and incentives to promote renewable energy and clean technologies.
Who is a "Regulation" or "Policy professional"?
This two-letter oil company was responsible for the largest oil spill in the history of marine oil drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.
What is "BP"?
This French physicist's research on radiation and radiology, including X-rays, paved the way for the use of nuclear energy.
Who is "Marie Curie"?
The Aswan Dam in this country protects its people from floods and drought and serves as a hydroelectric dam, providing electricity used in a significant amount of the country’s infrastructure.
What is "Egypt"?