Further, 1.6 billion people still live in energy poverty, without access to the basic services provided by electricity. (iea.org)
Such revenues can help governments strengthen social safety nets for poor and vulnerable communities and finance the infrastructure needed to provide access to basic services such as water, sanitation, and energy. (climateactionprogramme.org)
If well managed, cities offer important opportunities for economic development and for expanding access to basic services, including health care and education, for large numbers of people. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)