Rabiul Karim
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Email: rabiulkarim@aub.ac.bd
Abstract: This paper investigates the contribution of renewable energy towards achieving SDGs in Bangladesh. Given the issues of energy security, as well as the risks imposed by climate change on socio-economic progress, renewable energy stands out as a prospective solution. This paper attempts to trace the contribution of renewable energy initiatives in SDGs-specifically SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Secondary data from sources at home and abroad is employed, through which progress made, challenges faced, and opportunities available in the present scenario have been studied. The study reveals that despite the recent surge in solar energy expansion, a considerable lag exists in the share of renewable energy and efforts such as policy adjustments, investment increment, and technology up gradation are imperative.
Keywords: Renewable Energy; Sustainable Development Goals; SDGs; Bangladesh; Clean Energy; Climate Action.