Indigenous Peoples face disproportionate energy access hindering progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 7. The Right Energy Partnership (REP) with Indigenous Peoples, guided by international human rights standards, addresses these challenges. Partnering with the UNDP GEF Small Grants Programmes across seven countries, the REP aims to provide renewable energy access to 50 million indigenous peoples by 2030, respecting their rights and aspirations.
The initiatives in Cambodia, Cameroon, DR Congo, El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Timor Leste showcase significant achievements. Notable impacts include improved access to essential services, better health and well-being, empowerment of marginalized groups, environmental benefits, economic diversification, and enhanced education. These projects foster community cohesion and cooperation, advance gender equality, and contribute to disaster readiness, exemplifying the transformative potential of sustainable energy in indigenous communities.
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