Author(s): OTENIO, M. H.; LEITAO, R. C.; GAMBETTA, R.; KUNZ, A.

Summary: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) are an effective way of directing the efforts of nations towards reducing social differences in Brazil and in the world while seeking ways to contribute to environmental sustainability. SDG 7 ? Affordable and clean energy: ?ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all? ? and its three targets: ?7.1 By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix 7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency? (United Nations, 2017) ? help direct actions regarding the relationship between energy production and its sources considering different societies. Brazil, considering its continental dimensions and the social inequality of the population, needs to look for different solutions that better serve its different realities. Embrapa, thanks to its presence throughout the national territory, is a lead actor creating solutions for the problems found in the different regions of the country.

Publication year: 2020

Types of publication: Book sections

Unit: Embrapa Dairy Cattle

Keywords: Clean energy, Energia limpa