The complexity of the energy equation is one of the reasons that the Committee on Sustainable Energy decided that the challenges of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are best met through the integrative nexus activities that "energy for sustainable development" offers. Through the flagship project "Pathways to Sustainable Energy" UNECE is now exploring alternative pathways countries might consider for achieving their national targets while contributing to global and regional objectives. The expectation is that improved understanding may set the stage for strengthened commitments and pursuit of real action.

The open-ended consultation will feature inputs from the six subsidiary bodies of the Committee to the "Pathways to Sustainable Energy" project. Results from the preceding workshop on "Pathways to Sustainable Energy" will inform the discussions and is offered to those experts interested in knowing more about the models and approach. Based on the insights from the project, the Committee will be invited to rethink its procedures, structures, and activities to deliver more compelling outcomes.

These reflections will inform the Committee's 28th session culminating in a high-level policy dialogue on how the countries of the UNECE region can make commensurate efforts to attain energy for sustainable development.

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