Guy Edwards
@guywhedwards.bsky.social
PhD candidate @Sussex & scholar @CSSN. Co-founder & former co-dir of the Climate Dev Lab @Brown & sr consultant @IDB. #Climate #LatAm #Colombia #EnergyTransitions.
At COP30, Colombia pushed for text on the transition away from fossil fuels. But what's happening with its domestic energy transition? I discussed this w/ @juliaradio.bsky.social for an NPR article, which takes a sober look at the situation instead of repeating various dodgy claims made elsewhere.
This oil producer announced it would move away from oil. Here's what happened next
Two years ago Colombia pledged to stop exploring for new oil, gas and coal. On the world stage, this was a big deal. Here's what's happened since.
www.npr.org
December 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
At COP30, Colombia pushed for text on the transition away from fossil fuels. But what's happening with its domestic energy transition? I discussed this w/ @juliaradio.bsky.social for an NPR article, which takes a sober look at the situation instead of repeating various dodgy claims made elsewhere.
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HUGE WIN: UK Government pulls $1.15bn in support for the controversial Mozambique LNG project - putting pressure on the Dutch Govt to pull out too.
@financialtimes.com story: www.ft.com/content/b2ea...
@financialtimes.com story: www.ft.com/content/b2ea...
UK to withdraw financing for Total’s Mozambique LNG project
Energy chief has warned he is ready to ‘exercise all my contractual rights’ if governments do not stand by contracts
www.ft.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
HUGE WIN: UK Government pulls $1.15bn in support for the controversial Mozambique LNG project - putting pressure on the Dutch Govt to pull out too.
@financialtimes.com story: www.ft.com/content/b2ea...
@financialtimes.com story: www.ft.com/content/b2ea...
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🤥The #COP30 presidency said ~80 countries opposed a fossil fuel roadmap but that included 42 members of the Least Developed Countries bloc which denies taking that position. 14 countries were listed as both for and against!
🔥 investigation by @carbonbrief.org
www.carbonbrief.org/revealed-lea...
🔥 investigation by @carbonbrief.org
www.carbonbrief.org/revealed-lea...
Revealed: Leak casts doubt on COP30’s ‘informal list’ of fossil-fuel roadmap opponents - Carbon Brief
Carbon Brief has obtained a leaked copy of the “informal list” of countries that were characterised as “blocking” the fossil-fuel roadmap’sat COP30.
www.carbonbrief.org
November 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🤥The #COP30 presidency said ~80 countries opposed a fossil fuel roadmap but that included 42 members of the Least Developed Countries bloc which denies taking that position. 14 countries were listed as both for and against!
🔥 investigation by @carbonbrief.org
www.carbonbrief.org/revealed-lea...
🔥 investigation by @carbonbrief.org
www.carbonbrief.org/revealed-lea...
The piece says that Brazil's COP30 presidency hadn't responded at the time of publication so hopefully they might contact the authors to provide some further details on what happened.
SCOOP: Carbon Brief has exclusively obtained a list of 84 countries "opposed" to adding a fossil-fuel roadmap to COP30 deal – but our analysis found a series of contradictions & likely errors
For eg 14 on list are also roadmap "supporters"
Read more➡️
www.carbonbrief.org/...
For eg 14 on list are also roadmap "supporters"
Read more➡️
www.carbonbrief.org/...
November 28, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The piece says that Brazil's COP30 presidency hadn't responded at the time of publication so hopefully they might contact the authors to provide some further details on what happened.
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What’s been happening with SUV sales in the UK? 🚘
SUV sales have continued to grow in the UK market this year - meaning more emissions, safety risks and road wear, and less space on our roads for pedestrians and communities 📈
SUV sales have continued to grow in the UK market this year - meaning more emissions, safety risks and road wear, and less space on our roads for pedestrians and communities 📈
November 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
What’s been happening with SUV sales in the UK? 🚘
SUV sales have continued to grow in the UK market this year - meaning more emissions, safety risks and road wear, and less space on our roads for pedestrians and communities 📈
SUV sales have continued to grow in the UK market this year - meaning more emissions, safety risks and road wear, and less space on our roads for pedestrians and communities 📈
Great to see the UK join 🇨🇴 & 🇩🇰 in ending the granting of new oil & gas licences!
The UK should now reject Rosebank & join BOGA.
As 🇨🇴 & 🇳🇱 prepare to host the 1st Int Conf on the Just Transition Away from FFs in 2026, let's hope the UK actively participates & supports 🇨🇴's country platform.
The UK should now reject Rosebank & join BOGA.
As 🇨🇴 & 🇳🇱 prepare to host the 1st Int Conf on the Just Transition Away from FFs in 2026, let's hope the UK actively participates & supports 🇨🇴's country platform.
#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 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Great to see the UK join 🇨🇴 & 🇩🇰 in ending the granting of new oil & gas licences!
The UK should now reject Rosebank & join BOGA.
As 🇨🇴 & 🇳🇱 prepare to host the 1st Int Conf on the Just Transition Away from FFs in 2026, let's hope the UK actively participates & supports 🇨🇴's country platform.
The UK should now reject Rosebank & join BOGA.
As 🇨🇴 & 🇳🇱 prepare to host the 1st Int Conf on the Just Transition Away from FFs in 2026, let's hope the UK actively participates & supports 🇨🇴's country platform.
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BREAKING 🚨: The government has just announced that they are ending new oil and gas exploration in the UK and have started a plan for workers and communities to transition away from fossil fuels.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
BREAKING 🚨: The government has just announced that they are ending new oil and gas exploration in the UK and have started a plan for workers and communities to transition away from fossil fuels.
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COP30 BREAKING NEWS: The likely final text of the "global mutirão" has been published, ahead of the closing plenary
Here's the snap analysis from the CB team…see last line
unfccc.int/sites/def...
Here's the snap analysis from the CB team…see last line
unfccc.int/sites/def...
November 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
COP30 BREAKING NEWS: The likely final text of the "global mutirão" has been published, ahead of the closing plenary
Here's the snap analysis from the CB team…see last line
unfccc.int/sites/def...
Here's the snap analysis from the CB team…see last line
unfccc.int/sites/def...
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And the mutirao text is out -- and there's no mention of a roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels. Nor of fossil fuel subsidy reform.
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
unfccc.int
November 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
And the mutirao text is out -- and there's no mention of a roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels. Nor of fossil fuel subsidy reform.
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
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🚨 BIG NEWS from #COP30:🇨🇴Colombia and 🇳🇱the Netherlands will co-host the 1st International Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia – April 28–29, 2026.
November 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🚨 BIG NEWS from #COP30:🇨🇴Colombia and 🇳🇱the Netherlands will co-host the 1st International Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia – April 28–29, 2026.
As scores of countries push for the inclusion of a roadmap to implement a just, orderly & equitable transition away from FFs at #cop30, Colombia has announced that in alliance w/ The Netherlands, they will host the 1st intl conf on a just transition away from FFs from April 28-29 2026.
November 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
As scores of countries push for the inclusion of a roadmap to implement a just, orderly & equitable transition away from FFs at #cop30, Colombia has announced that in alliance w/ The Netherlands, they will host the 1st intl conf on a just transition away from FFs from April 28-29 2026.
On X, Colombia's Irene Vélez, has shared a letter sent to the #COP30 pres signed by 40 countries. It expresses "deep concern about the current proposal" & says "we cannot support an outcome that doesn't include a roadmap to implement a just, orderly & equitable transition to move away from FFs.”
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
On X, Colombia's Irene Vélez, has shared a letter sent to the #COP30 pres signed by 40 countries. It expresses "deep concern about the current proposal" & says "we cannot support an outcome that doesn't include a roadmap to implement a just, orderly & equitable transition to move away from FFs.”
Colombia's press conf will be at 09:30 local time at #COP30 to discuss the Belém Declaration calling for a UN roadmap to transition away from FFs. It will also share details about plans to host the 1st Inter Conf for the Phase-Out of FFs in 2026.
Webcast: unfccc.int/event/colomb...
Webcast: unfccc.int/event/colomb...
November 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Colombia's press conf will be at 09:30 local time at #COP30 to discuss the Belém Declaration calling for a UN roadmap to transition away from FFs. It will also share details about plans to host the 1st Inter Conf for the Phase-Out of FFs in 2026.
Webcast: unfccc.int/event/colomb...
Webcast: unfccc.int/event/colomb...
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FYI: the #COP30 venue was evacuated after a fire broke out in one of the pavilions
Participants are advised to return to their accomodations and await an update on the resumption of the sessions
Participants are advised to return to their accomodations and await an update on the resumption of the sessions
November 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
FYI: the #COP30 venue was evacuated after a fire broke out in one of the pavilions
Participants are advised to return to their accomodations and await an update on the resumption of the sessions
Participants are advised to return to their accomodations and await an update on the resumption of the sessions
Fire at #COP30 in Zone B in the Blue Zone.
Delegates instructed via email at 2:37 pm local time to evacuate venue immediately.
The BBC is following the emergency: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Delegates instructed via email at 2:37 pm local time to evacuate venue immediately.
The BBC is following the emergency: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Fire at #COP30 in Zone B in the Blue Zone.
Delegates instructed via email at 2:37 pm local time to evacuate venue immediately.
The BBC is following the emergency: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Delegates instructed via email at 2:37 pm local time to evacuate venue immediately.
The BBC is following the emergency: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Here's the webcast link for Colombia's press conference today: unfccc.int/event/colomb...
Tomorrow at #COP30, the Colombian govt will host a press conf at 14:30 to discuss its declaration calling for a UN roadmap for progressively phasing out fossil fuels. It also intends to share details about a proposal for Colombia to host the 1st Inter Conf for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels in 2026.
November 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Here's the webcast link for Colombia's press conference today: unfccc.int/event/colomb...
Tomorrow at #COP30, the Colombian govt will host a press conf at 14:30 to discuss its declaration calling for a UN roadmap for progressively phasing out fossil fuels. It also intends to share details about a proposal for Colombia to host the 1st Inter Conf for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels in 2026.
November 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Tomorrow at #COP30, the Colombian govt will host a press conf at 14:30 to discuss its declaration calling for a UN roadmap for progressively phasing out fossil fuels. It also intends to share details about a proposal for Colombia to host the 1st Inter Conf for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels in 2026.
The @beyondoilgas.bsky.social (BOGA) press conference is getting underway at #COP30. See webcast link below. Lots of ministers and ambassadors on stage including UK's Ed Miliband and Colombia's Irene Vélez.
unfccc-events.azureedge.net/COP30_111181...
unfccc-events.azureedge.net/COP30_111181...
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The @beyondoilgas.bsky.social (BOGA) press conference is getting underway at #COP30. See webcast link below. Lots of ministers and ambassadors on stage including UK's Ed Miliband and Colombia's Irene Vélez.
unfccc-events.azureedge.net/COP30_111181...
unfccc-events.azureedge.net/COP30_111181...
70+ Organizations at #COP30 Call on Governments Worldwide to Establish Fossil-Free Zones to Protect Forests and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
earth-insight.org/press-releas...
earth-insight.org/press-releas...
70+ Organizations at COP 30 Call on Governments Worldwide to Establish Fossil-Free Zones to Protect Forests and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
earth-insight.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
70+ Organizations at #COP30 Call on Governments Worldwide to Establish Fossil-Free Zones to Protect Forests and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
earth-insight.org/press-releas...
earth-insight.org/press-releas...
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Susana Muhamad, the new Special Envoy for International Cooperation for the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative, has an invitation for countries around the world: if you're serious about phasing out fossil fuels, join us in Colombia this April 🌱
Watch her full remarks ⬇️
#FossilFuelTreaty #COP30
Watch her full remarks ⬇️
#FossilFuelTreaty #COP30
November 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Susana Muhamad, the new Special Envoy for International Cooperation for the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative, has an invitation for countries around the world: if you're serious about phasing out fossil fuels, join us in Colombia this April 🌱
Watch her full remarks ⬇️
#FossilFuelTreaty #COP30
Watch her full remarks ⬇️
#FossilFuelTreaty #COP30
🔥Very exciting to see Colombia's former minister of environment and sustainable development, Susana Muhamad, is the @fossiltreaty.bsky.social's new Special Envoy for International Cooperation.
2️⃣ High-level Event: Novel Approaches to Transition Away from Fossil Fuels (TAFF), from “What” to “How” - 12:30pm in Special Event Room 1
Especially watching for signals on TAFF roadmaps...
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
Especially watching for signals on TAFF roadmaps...
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
High-level Event: Novel Approaches to Transition Away from Fossil Fuels (TAFF), from “What” to “How” - PPCA
COP30, Belem, Brazil 14 November • 12:30-13:45 (local time) Special Event Room 1 - São Francisco Organized by the COP Presidency, Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA), Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA)...
poweringpastcoal.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
🔥Very exciting to see Colombia's former minister of environment and sustainable development, Susana Muhamad, is the @fossiltreaty.bsky.social's new Special Envoy for International Cooperation.
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✊ Tens of thousands of people marched in the streets of Belém today to demand a global just transition, an end to oil, gas and coal, & a fossil free Amazon 🌳
November 15, 2025 at 10:26 PM
✊ Tens of thousands of people marched in the streets of Belém today to demand a global just transition, an end to oil, gas and coal, & a fossil free Amazon 🌳
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By me: One in every 25 participants at Cop30 is a fossil fuel lobbyist, outnumbering every country delegation apart from Brazil, and as Indigenous peoples struggle to get a seat at the table
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
By me: One in every 25 participants at Cop30 is a fossil fuel lobbyist, outnumbering every country delegation apart from Brazil, and as Indigenous peoples struggle to get a seat at the table
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Great to have the book out there...110 authors, it's a Great Leap Forward in our understanding of why we're failing to act on climate change.
Book is free at CSSN.org
And a whole video of the 30 min presser is up:
www.youtube.com/live/xdBwlaD...
Book is free at CSSN.org
And a whole video of the 30 min presser is up:
www.youtube.com/live/xdBwlaD...
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Great to have the book out there...110 authors, it's a Great Leap Forward in our understanding of why we're failing to act on climate change.
Book is free at CSSN.org
And a whole video of the 30 min presser is up:
www.youtube.com/live/xdBwlaD...
Book is free at CSSN.org
And a whole video of the 30 min presser is up:
www.youtube.com/live/xdBwlaD...
As we witness climate obstruction in real time at #COP30, this @cssn.org presser w/ @timmonsroberts.bsky.social, @daniellefalzon.bsky.social, @maxboykoff.bsky.social and Carlos Milani to discuss a new global assessment on climate obstruction is rather timely.
Details: cssn.org/news-researc...
Details: cssn.org/news-researc...
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
As we witness climate obstruction in real time at #COP30, this @cssn.org presser w/ @timmonsroberts.bsky.social, @daniellefalzon.bsky.social, @maxboykoff.bsky.social and Carlos Milani to discuss a new global assessment on climate obstruction is rather timely.
Details: cssn.org/news-researc...
Details: cssn.org/news-researc...