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Expert analysis on global energy transitions at @IISD.org. Advancing the transition away from fossil fuels, #RenewableEnergy scale-up, #JustTransition, fossil fuel subsidy reform, and more!
#Breaking | The Gov't of the UK has adopted a policy to ban new oil and gas exploration. 👏
With this plan—which includes just transition elements for workers & communities—the UK becomes the 🌎's largest producer so far to end new licensing.
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@nataliejones.bsky.social
With this plan—which includes just transition elements for workers & communities—the UK becomes the 🌎's largest producer so far to end new licensing.
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@nataliejones.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
#Breaking | The Gov't of the UK has adopted a policy to ban new oil and gas exploration. 👏
With this plan—which includes just transition elements for workers & communities—the UK becomes the 🌎's largest producer so far to end new licensing.
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@nataliejones.bsky.social
With this plan—which includes just transition elements for workers & communities—the UK becomes the 🌎's largest producer so far to end new licensing.
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@nataliejones.bsky.social
What does the future of energy look like? The @iea.org #WEO2025 shows a range of possible futures—yet crosscutting trends make a few things clear:
☀️Renewables are the fastest growing energy source
💰#NetZero has the lowest overall energy system cost
👉 www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
☀️Renewables are the fastest growing energy source
💰#NetZero has the lowest overall energy system cost
👉 www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
What does the future of energy look like? The @iea.org #WEO2025 shows a range of possible futures—yet crosscutting trends make a few things clear:
☀️Renewables are the fastest growing energy source
💰#NetZero has the lowest overall energy system cost
👉 www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
☀️Renewables are the fastest growing energy source
💰#NetZero has the lowest overall energy system cost
👉 www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
At #COP30, +80 countries supported a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels. While it didn’t make the final text, momentum is ⬆️—so what comes next?
Leaving Belém, IISD's Vance Culbert & Jonas Kuehl discuss why fossil fuel subsidies reform is key & practical pathways forward. 👇
Leaving Belém, IISD's Vance Culbert & Jonas Kuehl discuss why fossil fuel subsidies reform is key & practical pathways forward. 👇
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 PM
At #COP30, +80 countries supported a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels. While it didn’t make the final text, momentum is ⬆️—so what comes next?
Leaving Belém, IISD's Vance Culbert & Jonas Kuehl discuss why fossil fuel subsidies reform is key & practical pathways forward. 👇
Leaving Belém, IISD's Vance Culbert & Jonas Kuehl discuss why fossil fuel subsidies reform is key & practical pathways forward. 👇
The #G20 has not renewed its longstanding commitment to fossil fuel subsidy reform—but country leaders can still take action.
First agreed in 2009, G20 countries have reaffirmed their commitment each year—yet in yesterday’s Leaders’ Declaration, it is noticeably absent.
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First agreed in 2009, G20 countries have reaffirmed their commitment each year—yet in yesterday’s Leaders’ Declaration, it is noticeably absent.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The #G20 has not renewed its longstanding commitment to fossil fuel subsidy reform—but country leaders can still take action.
First agreed in 2009, G20 countries have reaffirmed their commitment each year—yet in yesterday’s Leaders’ Declaration, it is noticeably absent.
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First agreed in 2009, G20 countries have reaffirmed their commitment each year—yet in yesterday’s Leaders’ Declaration, it is noticeably absent.
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The Int'l Court of Justice made clear that states have a legal obligation to prevent harm from #ClimateChange, including addressing #FossilFuel production & subsidies.
🆕 analysis warns most NDCs by fossil fuel producers don't plan to transition away from fossil fuels.
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
🆕 analysis warns most NDCs by fossil fuel producers don't plan to transition away from fossil fuels.
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
November 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The Int'l Court of Justice made clear that states have a legal obligation to prevent harm from #ClimateChange, including addressing #FossilFuel production & subsidies.
🆕 analysis warns most NDCs by fossil fuel producers don't plan to transition away from fossil fuels.
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
🆕 analysis warns most NDCs by fossil fuel producers don't plan to transition away from fossil fuels.
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
#CleanCooking sits high on the G20 agenda—yet LPG can be part of the problem. How can leaders take action?
🗺️Clean cooking roadmaps prioritizing non-fossil options
⏲️Milestones to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, that don't benefit low-income households
More 👇
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
🗺️Clean cooking roadmaps prioritizing non-fossil options
⏲️Milestones to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, that don't benefit low-income households
More 👇
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
November 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
#CleanCooking sits high on the G20 agenda—yet LPG can be part of the problem. How can leaders take action?
🗺️Clean cooking roadmaps prioritizing non-fossil options
⏲️Milestones to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, that don't benefit low-income households
More 👇
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
🗺️Clean cooking roadmaps prioritizing non-fossil options
⏲️Milestones to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, that don't benefit low-income households
More 👇
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
NEW ANALYSIS | Our assessment of all fossil fuel subsidies in #G20 countries Brazil, Germany, Italy, Mexico, & South Africa shows how quick gains in reforming subsidies are possible, while most fiscal value lies in measures requiring well-planned, medium-term reforms.
👉 www.iisd.org/publications...
👉 www.iisd.org/publications...
November 22, 2025 at 7:06 AM
NEW ANALYSIS | Our assessment of all fossil fuel subsidies in #G20 countries Brazil, Germany, Italy, Mexico, & South Africa shows how quick gains in reforming subsidies are possible, while most fiscal value lies in measures requiring well-planned, medium-term reforms.
👉 www.iisd.org/publications...
👉 www.iisd.org/publications...
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The #COP30 Presidency’s Mutirão consultations quickly descended into turmoil, with groups diverging on whether to address the issue of fossil fuel phaseout, among others
They continued consulting into the night (1/2)
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/belem-un-cli...
#climate #climatechange
They continued consulting into the night (1/2)
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/belem-un-cli...
#climate #climatechange
November 22, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The #COP30 Presidency’s Mutirão consultations quickly descended into turmoil, with groups diverging on whether to address the issue of fossil fuel phaseout, among others
They continued consulting into the night (1/2)
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/belem-un-cli...
#climate #climatechange
They continued consulting into the night (1/2)
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/belem-un-cli...
#climate #climatechange
What are trade unions calling for at #COP30?
The JET-CR Knowledge Hub, caught up with @bertdewel.bsky.social, @ituc.bsky.social, to discuss how a Belém Action Mechanism (BAM) can underpin the Just Transition Work Programme.
Learn more 👉
www.jetknowledge.org/news/just-tr...
The JET-CR Knowledge Hub, caught up with @bertdewel.bsky.social, @ituc.bsky.social, to discuss how a Belém Action Mechanism (BAM) can underpin the Just Transition Work Programme.
Learn more 👉
www.jetknowledge.org/news/just-tr...
November 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
What are trade unions calling for at #COP30?
The JET-CR Knowledge Hub, caught up with @bertdewel.bsky.social, @ituc.bsky.social, to discuss how a Belém Action Mechanism (BAM) can underpin the Just Transition Work Programme.
Learn more 👉
www.jetknowledge.org/news/just-tr...
The JET-CR Knowledge Hub, caught up with @bertdewel.bsky.social, @ituc.bsky.social, to discuss how a Belém Action Mechanism (BAM) can underpin the Just Transition Work Programme.
Learn more 👉
www.jetknowledge.org/news/just-tr...
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With the ICJ reinforcing states’ legal obligation to stop #FossilFuel expansion, the need for ambitious #climate plans has never been clearer. Yet most third-generation NDCs still fall short.
We break down what NDCs are (and aren’t) saying, and the implications beyond #COP30: 🧵 1/6
We break down what NDCs are (and aren’t) saying, and the implications beyond #COP30: 🧵 1/6
November 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
With the ICJ reinforcing states’ legal obligation to stop #FossilFuel expansion, the need for ambitious #climate plans has never been clearer. Yet most third-generation NDCs still fall short.
We break down what NDCs are (and aren’t) saying, and the implications beyond #COP30: 🧵 1/6
We break down what NDCs are (and aren’t) saying, and the implications beyond #COP30: 🧵 1/6
#G20 economies should lead by example & commit to developing national plans to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. They can:
✅Implement a tiered approach
🗺️Set a precedent for others to follow
🤝Join the Coalition on Phasing Out Fossil Fuel Incentives Including Subsidies
➡️ www.iisd.org/publications...
✅Implement a tiered approach
🗺️Set a precedent for others to follow
🤝Join the Coalition on Phasing Out Fossil Fuel Incentives Including Subsidies
➡️ www.iisd.org/publications...
November 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
#G20 economies should lead by example & commit to developing national plans to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. They can:
✅Implement a tiered approach
🗺️Set a precedent for others to follow
🤝Join the Coalition on Phasing Out Fossil Fuel Incentives Including Subsidies
➡️ www.iisd.org/publications...
✅Implement a tiered approach
🗺️Set a precedent for others to follow
🤝Join the Coalition on Phasing Out Fossil Fuel Incentives Including Subsidies
➡️ www.iisd.org/publications...
Cooking with polluting fuels carries significant health & climate risks with women & the poor most impacted.
Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, new research finds shifting #CleanCooking support from LPG to electric can ⬇️ the subsidies burden & support energy transitions.
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, new research finds shifting #CleanCooking support from LPG to electric can ⬇️ the subsidies burden & support energy transitions.
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
November 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Cooking with polluting fuels carries significant health & climate risks with women & the poor most impacted.
Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, new research finds shifting #CleanCooking support from LPG to electric can ⬇️ the subsidies burden & support energy transitions.
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, new research finds shifting #CleanCooking support from LPG to electric can ⬇️ the subsidies burden & support energy transitions.
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
40 fossil fuel-producing countries have now submitted new national climate plans.
🛢️ 31 mention fossil fuel production—largely focused on reducing emissions
👷♀️ 13 refer to concrete #JustTransition measures
⚠️ Some plan to increase fossil fuel production
Learn more: www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
🛢️ 31 mention fossil fuel production—largely focused on reducing emissions
👷♀️ 13 refer to concrete #JustTransition measures
⚠️ Some plan to increase fossil fuel production
Learn more: www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
November 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
40 fossil fuel-producing countries have now submitted new national climate plans.
🛢️ 31 mention fossil fuel production—largely focused on reducing emissions
👷♀️ 13 refer to concrete #JustTransition measures
⚠️ Some plan to increase fossil fuel production
Learn more: www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
🛢️ 31 mention fossil fuel production—largely focused on reducing emissions
👷♀️ 13 refer to concrete #JustTransition measures
⚠️ Some plan to increase fossil fuel production
Learn more: www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
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🌱 #COP30—the “COP for delivery”—seeks to turn #climate pledges into action and cash.
In this interview, IISD’s Kudzai Mataba explains how strategic, time-limited tax incentives can scale green energy in emerging economies ➡️ www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
In this interview, IISD’s Kudzai Mataba explains how strategic, time-limited tax incentives can scale green energy in emerging economies ➡️ www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
November 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🌱 #COP30—the “COP for delivery”—seeks to turn #climate pledges into action and cash.
In this interview, IISD’s Kudzai Mataba explains how strategic, time-limited tax incentives can scale green energy in emerging economies ➡️ www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
In this interview, IISD’s Kudzai Mataba explains how strategic, time-limited tax incentives can scale green energy in emerging economies ➡️ www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
📣Today at #COP30 | Transitioning away from fossil fuels starts with ending public money that supports them.
Redirecting subsidies & public finance must be a central pillar of any plan to transition away from fossil fuels, including the roadmap 80+ countries are calling for.
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Redirecting subsidies & public finance must be a central pillar of any plan to transition away from fossil fuels, including the roadmap 80+ countries are calling for.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:18 AM
📣Today at #COP30 | Transitioning away from fossil fuels starts with ending public money that supports them.
Redirecting subsidies & public finance must be a central pillar of any plan to transition away from fossil fuels, including the roadmap 80+ countries are calling for.
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Redirecting subsidies & public finance must be a central pillar of any plan to transition away from fossil fuels, including the roadmap 80+ countries are calling for.
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At #COP30?
⏰Starting soon—join COFFIS & CETP in the @wemeanbusiness.bsky.social Pavilion to learn how these first mover coalitions are using fiscal policies—including fossil fuel subsidy & int'l public finance reform—to advance the transition away from fossil fuels.
www.iisd.org/coffis/event...
⏰Starting soon—join COFFIS & CETP in the @wemeanbusiness.bsky.social Pavilion to learn how these first mover coalitions are using fiscal policies—including fossil fuel subsidy & int'l public finance reform—to advance the transition away from fossil fuels.
www.iisd.org/coffis/event...
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
At #COP30?
⏰Starting soon—join COFFIS & CETP in the @wemeanbusiness.bsky.social Pavilion to learn how these first mover coalitions are using fiscal policies—including fossil fuel subsidy & int'l public finance reform—to advance the transition away from fossil fuels.
www.iisd.org/coffis/event...
⏰Starting soon—join COFFIS & CETP in the @wemeanbusiness.bsky.social Pavilion to learn how these first mover coalitions are using fiscal policies—including fossil fuel subsidy & int'l public finance reform—to advance the transition away from fossil fuels.
www.iisd.org/coffis/event...
🔴Live now at #COP30—How can public health action address the health harms of fossil fuels?
Tune in to the livestream for insights from @AbiDeivo, @duttascope, @kuminaidoo, & more!
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Tune in to the livestream for insights from @AbiDeivo, @duttascope, @kuminaidoo, & more!
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COP30 Health Pavilion
WHO in collaboration with the Wellcome Trust and the health community will host the Health Pavilion at the COP30 UN Climate Conference, in Belém, Brazil.
www.who.int
November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
🔴Live now at #COP30—How can public health action address the health harms of fossil fuels?
Tune in to the livestream for insights from @AbiDeivo, @duttascope, @kuminaidoo, & more!
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Tune in to the livestream for insights from @AbiDeivo, @duttascope, @kuminaidoo, & more!
💻
⏰Starting in 1hr—Fossil fuels cause air, water, & soil pollution with widespread consequences for human & environmental health.
Join us to examine the health costs of fossil fuels & how policy-makers can take action!
📍At COP30? Join us at the #WHOPavilion
🔴Livestream: www.who.int/news-room/ev...
Join us to examine the health costs of fossil fuels & how policy-makers can take action!
📍At COP30? Join us at the #WHOPavilion
🔴Livestream: www.who.int/news-room/ev...
November 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
⏰Starting in 1hr—Fossil fuels cause air, water, & soil pollution with widespread consequences for human & environmental health.
Join us to examine the health costs of fossil fuels & how policy-makers can take action!
📍At COP30? Join us at the #WHOPavilion
🔴Livestream: www.who.int/news-room/ev...
Join us to examine the health costs of fossil fuels & how policy-makers can take action!
📍At COP30? Join us at the #WHOPavilion
🔴Livestream: www.who.int/news-room/ev...
What are fossil fuel subsidies & why is addressing them so critical at #COP30?
Gov’ts spent USD 1.1 trillion subsidizing fossil fuels in 2023. While measures differ in design, the effect is the same: fossil fuels prices don’t reflect their real costs.
🆕 FAQ: www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
Gov’ts spent USD 1.1 trillion subsidizing fossil fuels in 2023. While measures differ in design, the effect is the same: fossil fuels prices don’t reflect their real costs.
🆕 FAQ: www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
November 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
What are fossil fuel subsidies & why is addressing them so critical at #COP30?
Gov’ts spent USD 1.1 trillion subsidizing fossil fuels in 2023. While measures differ in design, the effect is the same: fossil fuels prices don’t reflect their real costs.
🆕 FAQ: www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
Gov’ts spent USD 1.1 trillion subsidizing fossil fuels in 2023. While measures differ in design, the effect is the same: fossil fuels prices don’t reflect their real costs.
🆕 FAQ: www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
📣Today at the COP30 #SDGPavilion—Renewable-powered clean cooking is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to advance multiple SDGs—yet billions still rely on polluting fuels.
Shifting from LPG-dependent systems to renewable solutions is a key part of the transition.
A few takeaways: 🧵1/5
Shifting from LPG-dependent systems to renewable solutions is a key part of the transition.
A few takeaways: 🧵1/5
November 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
📣Today at the COP30 #SDGPavilion—Renewable-powered clean cooking is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to advance multiple SDGs—yet billions still rely on polluting fuels.
Shifting from LPG-dependent systems to renewable solutions is a key part of the transition.
A few takeaways: 🧵1/5
Shifting from LPG-dependent systems to renewable solutions is a key part of the transition.
A few takeaways: 🧵1/5
🚨Coming up at #COP30—Fiscal policies are key to transitioning away from fossil fuels.
At the COFFIS & CETP Ministerial take a closer look at how these coalitions can:
🔎Advance progress
👀Highlight shared ambition
🤝Deepen gov't & business collaboration
www.iisd.org/coffis/event...
At the COFFIS & CETP Ministerial take a closer look at how these coalitions can:
🔎Advance progress
👀Highlight shared ambition
🤝Deepen gov't & business collaboration
www.iisd.org/coffis/event...
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🚨Coming up at #COP30—Fiscal policies are key to transitioning away from fossil fuels.
At the COFFIS & CETP Ministerial take a closer look at how these coalitions can:
🔎Advance progress
👀Highlight shared ambition
🤝Deepen gov't & business collaboration
www.iisd.org/coffis/event...
At the COFFIS & CETP Ministerial take a closer look at how these coalitions can:
🔎Advance progress
👀Highlight shared ambition
🤝Deepen gov't & business collaboration
www.iisd.org/coffis/event...
⏰Starting in 1hr at #COP30—Electric #CleanCooking powered by renewables can:
⬇️Household air pollution
⬇️Long-term energy costs
⬆️Energy security
Join speakers from India, Indonesia, & the Central African Republic & explore policies to deliver clean cooking for all.
www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
⬇️Household air pollution
⬇️Long-term energy costs
⬆️Energy security
Join speakers from India, Indonesia, & the Central African Republic & explore policies to deliver clean cooking for all.
www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
November 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
⏰Starting in 1hr at #COP30—Electric #CleanCooking powered by renewables can:
⬇️Household air pollution
⬇️Long-term energy costs
⬆️Energy security
Join speakers from India, Indonesia, & the Central African Republic & explore policies to deliver clean cooking for all.
www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
⬇️Household air pollution
⬇️Long-term energy costs
⬆️Energy security
Join speakers from India, Indonesia, & the Central African Republic & explore policies to deliver clean cooking for all.
www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
📣Today at the #COP30 Rainforest Pavilion Indigenous leaders, gov't, researchers, & policy experts warned the Amazon’s future hinges on choices made now—before new oil frontiers are opened.
Here are some highlights from the event: 🧵1/5
Here are some highlights from the event: 🧵1/5
November 18, 2025 at 5:34 AM
📣Today at the #COP30 Rainforest Pavilion Indigenous leaders, gov't, researchers, & policy experts warned the Amazon’s future hinges on choices made now—before new oil frontiers are opened.
Here are some highlights from the event: 🧵1/5
Here are some highlights from the event: 🧵1/5
#FossilFuel reliance poses a serious risk to human health.
At this #COP30 side event, public health, human rights, & energy experts join forces to highlight the #climate & human risks of fossil fuels + how policy-makers can take action.
Learn more & save the date: www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
At this #COP30 side event, public health, human rights, & energy experts join forces to highlight the #climate & human risks of fossil fuels + how policy-makers can take action.
Learn more & save the date: www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
November 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
#FossilFuel reliance poses a serious risk to human health.
At this #COP30 side event, public health, human rights, & energy experts join forces to highlight the #climate & human risks of fossil fuels + how policy-makers can take action.
Learn more & save the date: www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
At this #COP30 side event, public health, human rights, & energy experts join forces to highlight the #climate & human risks of fossil fuels + how policy-makers can take action.
Learn more & save the date: www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
⏰ Starting in 1hr at #COP30—As gov'ts accelerate the #CleanEnergy transition, the needs of women, youth, & marginalized communities must be at the centre.
Join gender & energy experts for a closer look at how energy transitions can advance social inclusion.
Learn More:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
Join gender & energy experts for a closer look at how energy transitions can advance social inclusion.
Learn More:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
⏰ Starting in 1hr at #COP30—As gov'ts accelerate the #CleanEnergy transition, the needs of women, youth, & marginalized communities must be at the centre.
Join gender & energy experts for a closer look at how energy transitions can advance social inclusion.
Learn More:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
Join gender & energy experts for a closer look at how energy transitions can advance social inclusion.
Learn More:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...