{"id":226,"date":"2023-03-20T10:22:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T10:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uoa.edu.iq\/sustainability\/?page_id=226"},"modified":"2026-10-28T09:31:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:31:53","slug":"sdg-7-affordable-and-clean-energy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sdg-7-affordable-and-clean-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"SDG 7 : Affordable and Clean Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"ds-page ds-goal-page\"><header class=\"ds-hero\" style=\"--sdg:#FCC30B;--sdg-ink:#1f2937\"><div class=\"ds-hero-grid\"><div><nav class=\"ds-crumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span><span>SDG 7<\/span><\/nav><div class=\"ds-badge\"><b>7<\/b>Affordable and Clean Energy<\/div><h1>Affordable and Clean Energy<\/h1><p class=\"lead\">Al-Maarif University Sustainability Initiatives<\/p><div class=\"ds-meta\"><span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/list-checks.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> 15 Indicators<\/span><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display:grid;place-items:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SDG7.png\" alt=\"SDG 7\" style=\"width:min(260px,70%);border-radius:24px;box-shadow:0 24px 48px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.45)\"><\/div><\/div><\/header><section class=\"ds-sec\"><div class=\"ds-head\"><div><span class=\"ds-eyebrow\">SDG 7<\/span><h2>Indicators<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-inds\" style=\"--sdg:#FCC30B;--sdg-ink:#1f2937\"><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sustainability-report-sdg-07\/\"><code>7.0<\/code><span>Sustainability Report \u2013 SDG 07<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/research-on-clean-energy-7-1\/\"><code>7.1<\/code><span>Research on Clean Energy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/energy-efficient-buildings-policy-7-2-1\/\"><code>7.2.1<\/code><span>Energy-Efficient Buildings Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/building-upgrades-7-2-2\/\"><code>7.2.2<\/code><span>Building Upgrades<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/carbon-management-system-7-2-3\/\"><code>7.2.3<\/code><span>Carbon Management System<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/energy-efficiency-plan-7-2-4\/\"><code>7.2.4<\/code><span>Energy Efficiency Plan<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/energy-reviews-audits-7-2-5\/\"><code>7.2.5<\/code><span>Energy Reviews &amp; Audits<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/divestment-policy-7-2-6\/\"><code>7.2.6<\/code><span>Divestment Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/energy-use-density7-3\/\"><code>7.3<\/code><span>Energy Use Density<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/community-energy-education-7-4-1\/\"><code>7.4.1<\/code><span>Community Energy Education<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/public-renewable-pledge-7-4-2\/\"><code>7.4.2<\/code><span>Public Renewable Pledge<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/industry-energy-support-7-4-3\/\"><code>7.4.3<\/code><span>Industry Energy Support<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/government-energy-collaboration7-4-4\/\"><code>7.4.4<\/code><span>Government Energy Collaboration<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/low-carbon-startups-7-4-5\/\"><code>7.4.5<\/code><span>Low-Carbon Startups<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/low-carbon-energy-use-7-5\/\"><code>7.5<\/code><span>Low-Carbon Energy Use<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"ds-sec\"><div class=\"ds-doc\"><aside><nav class=\"ds-toc\"><h4>On this page<\/h4><ol><li><a href=\"#energy-use-and-sustainability\">Energy Use and Sustainability<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#energy-and-the-community\">Energy and the Community<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#future-sustainability-actions\">Future Sustainability Actions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#related-news-and-activities\">Related News and Activities<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/aside><div class=\"ds-prose\"><section class=\"ds-intro\"><p>Energy plays a critical role in addressing global challenges related to climate change, economic growth, food production, security, and sustainable development. Universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy is essential for building inclusive and resilient communities.<\/p><p>Al-Maarif University College supports policies and initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption, improving energy efficiency, and integrating renewable energy solutions within the university and the local community.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"energy-use-and-sustainability\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Energy Use and Sustainability<\/h2><ol class=\"ds-olist\"><li>Supporting scientific research initiatives that contribute to developing innovative tools and methods for sustainable energy consumption.<\/li><li>Reducing energy consumption across university buildings and facilities.<\/li><li>Integrating clean and renewable energy solutions such as solar water heating systems.<\/li><li>Collaborating with the local community to support initiatives that promote sustainable energy practices.<\/li><\/ol><\/section><section id=\"energy-and-the-community\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Energy and the Community<\/h2><p>Future renovation plans for Al-Maarif University buildings will incorporate green building standards to improve energy efficiency and conservation. The University also plans to replace high-energy consumption facilities with more energy-efficient alternatives.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"future-sustainability-actions\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Future Sustainability Actions<\/h2><ol class=\"ds-olist\"><li>Ensuring free public transportation services for students.<\/li><li>Organizing conferences and events that promote renewable energy concepts.<\/li><li>Conducting awareness campaigns for local communities regarding sustainable energy.<\/li><li>Supporting initiatives that develop modern and sustainable energy consumption methods.<\/li><li>Integrating green and renewable energy concepts into academic curricula.<\/li><li>Organizing webinars and educational programs about energy conservation and renewable energy adoption.<\/li><\/ol><\/section><section id=\"related-news-and-activities\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Related News and Activities<\/h2><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/11\/20\/a-scientific-seminar-carbon-filters-of-water\/\">A Scientific Seminar Carbon Filters of Water<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/11\/20\/a-scientific-seminar\/\">A Scientific Seminar<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/11\/15\/team-of-al-maarif-scouts-for-rovers-achieved-first-place-in-iraq\/\">Team of Al-Maarif Scouts for Rovers Achieved First Place in Iraq<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home\/SDG 7 7Affordable and Clean Energy Affordable and Clean Energy Al-Maarif University Sustainability Initiatives 15 Indicators SDG 7 Indicators 7.0Sustainability Report \u2013 SDG 077.1Research on Clean Energy7.2.1Energy-Efficient Buildings Policy7.2.2Building Upgrades7.2.3Carbon Management System7.2.4Energy Efficiency Plan7.2.5Energy Reviews &amp; 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