17.3.7
SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy
Through its engineering departments, UTH contributes to research and education on low-carbon energy systems, energy efficiency and renewable integration. Topics such as energy performance of buildings, smart grids, and climate-neutral energy systems are addressed in teaching and research, and UTH faculty engage in national debates on energy and climate policy, exemplified by participation in conferences like PROMITHEASnet 2025 on sustainability and the SDGs.(laspidou.com)
NEXOGENESIS and NEXUSNET explicitly include energy as a core component of the water–energy–food nexus, aiming to deliver integrated policies for decarbonisation while maintaining water and food security. The results support decision-makers in designing energy strategies that consider cross-sectoral impacts and synergies, especially in regions vulnerable to climate change.
On the infrastructure side, new student housing projects and campus upgrades are planned and implemented with attention to energy efficiency, modern heating and cooling systems, and sustainable construction—often supported by international financial institutions and national programmes.(EBRD)