How is engineering addressing SDG 7?
Dr Kelleh Mansaray is the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the University of Sierra Leone, and is one of the leading pioneers in the development and promotion of renewable energy technologies in Sierra Leone. Kelleh is leading on an Academy-funded project titled 'Integrated Research into Utility Services and Improving the Urban Environment (InRUE)'. This project aims to improve regional engineering capacity in addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals 6 (Clean water and sanitation), 7 (Affordable and clean energy) and 11 (Sustainable cities and communities). It is being funded through the Higher Education Partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa (HEP SSA) programme which enables universities to form and strengthen partnerships with industry in order to improve the quality of engineering education.
More information: Higher Education Partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa (HEP SSA)
What is SDG 7?
One in every 10 persons still lacks electricity, and almost a third of the world's population - 2.8 billion - rely on polluting and unhealthy fuels for cooking.
This goal aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Investing in solar, wind and thermal power, improving energy productivity, expanding infrastructure, and upgrading technology to provide clean and more efficient energy are all vital in achieving this goal.
The Royal Academy of Engineering supports the Sustainable Development Goals.
SDG information taken from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) website.
