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Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.	7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support. Indicators 7.b.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)	UDHR Universal Declaration of Human Rights	25.1 Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.
		Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.	7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support. Indicators 7.b.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)	ICESCR International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights	11.1 The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to an adequate standard of living for himself and his family, including adequate food, clothing and housing, and to the continuous improvement of living conditions. The States Parties will take appropriate steps to ensure the realization of this right, recognizing to this effect the essential importance of international co-operation based on free consent.
		Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.	7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support. Indicators 7.b.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)	ICERD International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination	5 In compliance with the fundamental obligations laid down in article 2 of this Convention, States Parties undertake to prohibit and to eliminate racial discrimination in all its forms and to guarantee the right of everyone, without distinction as to race, colour, or national or ethnic origin, to equality before the law, notably in the enjoyment of the following rights: 5.e Economic, social and cultural rights, in particular:
		Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.	7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support. Indicators 7.b.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)	CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women	13 States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in other areas of economic and social life in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, the same rights, in particular:
		Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.	7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support. Indicators 7.b.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)		CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women	14.2 States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right: 14.2.h To enjoy adequate living conditions, particularly in relation to housing, sanitation, electricity and water supply, transport and communications.
		Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.	7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support. Indicators 7.b.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)	CRPD Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities	28.1 States Parties recognize the right of persons with disabilities to an adequate standard of living for themselves and their families, including adequate food, clothing and housing, and to the continuous improvement of living conditions, and shall take appropriate steps to safeguard and promote the realization of this right without discrimination on the basis of disability.
		Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.	7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support. Indicators 7.b.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)		CRPD Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities	32.1 States Parties recognize the importance of international cooperation and its promotion, in support of national efforts for the realization of the purpose and objectives of the present Convention, and will undertake appropriate and effective measures in this regard, between and among States and, as appropriate, in partnership with relevant international and regional organizations and civil society, in particular organizations of persons with disabilities. Such measures could include, inter alia: 32.1.a Ensuring that international cooperation, including international development programmes, is inclusive of and accessible to persons with disabilities;
		Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.	7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support. Indicators 7.b.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)		CRPD Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities	32.1 States Parties recognize the importance of international cooperation and its promotion, in support of national efforts for the realization of the purpose and objectives of the present Convention, and will undertake appropriate and effective measures in this regard, between and among States and, as appropriate, in partnership with relevant international and regional organizations and civil society, in particular organizations of persons with disabilities. Such measures could include, inter alia: 32.1.b Facilitating and supporting capacity-building, including through the exchange and sharing of information, experiences, training programmes and best practices;
		Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.	7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support. Indicators 7.b.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)		CRPD Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities	32.1 States Parties recognize the importance of international cooperation and its promotion, in support of national efforts for the realization of the purpose and objectives of the present Convention, and will undertake appropriate and effective measures in this regard, between and among States and, as appropriate, in partnership with relevant international and regional organizations and civil society, in particular organizations of persons with disabilities. Such measures could include, inter alia: 32.1.c Facilitating cooperation in research and access to scientific and technical knowledge;
		Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.	7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support. Indicators 7.b.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)		CRPD Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities	32.1 States Parties recognize the importance of international cooperation and its promotion, in support of national efforts for the realization of the purpose and objectives of the present Convention, and will undertake appropriate and effective measures in this regard, between and among States and, as appropriate, in partnership with relevant international and regional organizations and civil society, in particular organizations of persons with disabilities. Such measures could include, inter alia: 32.1.d Providing, as appropriate, technical and economic assistance, including by facilitating access to and sharing of accessible and assistive technologies, and through the transfer of technologies.
		Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.	7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support. Indicators 7.b.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)	UNDRIP United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples	21.1 Indigenous peoples have the right, without discrimination, to the improvement of their economic and social conditions, including, inter alia, in the areas of education, employment, vocational training and retraining, housing, sanitation, health and social security.
		Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.	7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support. Indicators 7.b.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)		UNDRIP United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples	32.2 States shall consult and cooperate in good faith with the indigenous peoples concerned through their own representative institutions in order to obtain their free and informed consent prior to the approval of any project affecting their lands or territories and other resources, particularly in connection with the development, utilization or exploitation of mineral, water or other resources.
		Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.	7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support. Indicators 7.b.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)	ACHPR African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights	24 All peoples shall have the right to a general satisfactory environment favourable to their development.