How do the MDGs address access to energy services?

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) address access to energy services by including a specific target under Goal 7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability. Target 7.1 aims to "integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programs and reverse the loss of environmental resources."

Within this target, one of the indicators is to "reduce by half the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation." While this target does not directly address access to energy services, it highlights the importance of sustainable development and the need to ensure basic services for all.

Additionally, access to energy services is indirectly addressed through other MDGs. For example, Goal 1: Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger, and Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education, both recognize the importance of access to energy for poverty reduction and education.

Overall, while the MDGs do not have a specific target solely dedicated to access to energy services, they indirectly address this issue through various goals and targets that promote sustainable development and basic services for all.