The session will discuss the status of existing knowledge and technology, and explore the potential for how science, technology and innovation can support the achievement of SDG 7 on universal access to modern energy services. The session will help identify good practices and policy recommendations, as well as challenges and needs, especially as they relate to international cooperation, innovation and capacity-building, with a view to facilitate the development, scaling up adoption and dissemination of relevant technologies for SDG 7.

Chair: H.E. Mr. Juan Sandoval-Mendiolea, Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations

Innovation pitches:

• ATEC* Biodigesters International, Ben Jeffreys
• Jiko Raha, Keneth Ndua
• Education for Sharing, Dina Buchbinder

Moderator: Ms. Agnes Kijazi, Director General, Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Tanzania
Panelists
● Mr. Nebojsa Nakicenovic, Deputy Director General and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, International Institute for Applied System Analysis (IIASA),
● Mr. Jim Watson, UK Energy Research Centre and University of Sussex, Director
● Mr. Daniel Cardinali, Novozymes, LA Business Development Manager, Brazil
● Mr. Jack Metthey, Director for Climate Action and Resource Efficiency, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission [tbc]