Andreas Sieber
@andreassieber.bsky.social
Energy & Climate Geopolitics
Associate Director of Policy & Campaigns @350.org
Energy Co-Lead, International Climate Policy Hub.
Views = my own
Associate Director of Policy & Campaigns @350.org
Energy Co-Lead, International Climate Policy Hub.
Views = my own
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"The United States has now given Russia, China, and anyone else who wants to give it a try a road map for invading countries that displease them," argues Tom Nichols:
Maybe Russia and China Should Sit This One Out
Putin and Xi are just shocked, shocked by the American attack on Venezuela.
bit.ly
January 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
"The United States has now given Russia, China, and anyone else who wants to give it a try a road map for invading countries that displease them," argues Tom Nichols:
It’s remarkable how seemingly unplanned and irresponsible the US administration has operated in #Venezuela.
VP Delcy Rodriguez, whom Trump indicated earlier today was collaborating with the US government, is live on television right now.
Earlier reports that she's in Russia are false. She's in Caracas with the rest of the cabinet.
Rodriguez: "We will never again be a colony for any empire"
Earlier reports that she's in Russia are false. She's in Caracas with the rest of the cabinet.
Rodriguez: "We will never again be a colony for any empire"
January 3, 2026 at 8:31 PM
It’s remarkable how seemingly unplanned and irresponsible the US administration has operated in #Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 6:50 PM
#Trump saying the quiet part out loud that attacking #Venezuela was about #oil.
To those who say at least he is open about it: this erodes norms and taboos. This is bad news for anyone who wants peace - or lives in a country in the influence spheres of potential imperialists.
To those who say at least he is open about it: this erodes norms and taboos. This is bad news for anyone who wants peace - or lives in a country in the influence spheres of potential imperialists.
Trump says the U.S. will tap Venezuela's vast oil reserves and sell "large amounts" to other countries after Maduro's capture. Follow live updates:
Live updates: US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. had struck Venezuela early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country.
bit.ly
January 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
#Trump saying the quiet part out loud that attacking #Venezuela was about #oil.
To those who say at least he is open about it: this erodes norms and taboos. This is bad news for anyone who wants peace - or lives in a country in the influence spheres of potential imperialists.
To those who say at least he is open about it: this erodes norms and taboos. This is bad news for anyone who wants peace - or lives in a country in the influence spheres of potential imperialists.
What’s the implications of the U.S. detaining #Maduro, the president of the world’s largest oil-reserve holder, #Venezuela.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM
What’s the implications of the U.S. detaining #Maduro, the president of the world’s largest oil-reserve holder, #Venezuela.
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#US Military apparently captured #Maduro after bombing #Venezuela.
Much more to unpack, but if you look at the numbers it’s hard to imagine this was more about drugs (<2% of of seizures from there) than #oil given the country has the worlds largest reserves.
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Much more to unpack, but if you look at the numbers it’s hard to imagine this was more about drugs (<2% of of seizures from there) than #oil given the country has the worlds largest reserves.
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Trump says Nicolás Maduro has been captured and flown out of Venezuela
US president confirms strike on country after Caracas residents reported loud explosions and low-flying aircraft
giftarticle.ft.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
#US Military apparently captured #Maduro after bombing #Venezuela.
Much more to unpack, but if you look at the numbers it’s hard to imagine this was more about drugs (<2% of of seizures from there) than #oil given the country has the worlds largest reserves.
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
Much more to unpack, but if you look at the numbers it’s hard to imagine this was more about drugs (<2% of of seizures from there) than #oil given the country has the worlds largest reserves.
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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A good review of what to expect in our warming world as climate shocks are more frequent and severe. 2025 was only the beginning.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Heat, drought and fire: how extreme weather pushed nature to its limits in 2025
National Trust says these are ‘alarm signals we cannot ignore’ as climate breakdown puts pressure on wildlife
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
A good review of what to expect in our warming world as climate shocks are more frequent and severe. 2025 was only the beginning.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Geschäfte in der EU müssen EU-Recht beachten! @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @friedrichmerz.bsky.social müssen die Rücknahme der Sanktion g @hateaid.org Anba-Lena von Hodenberg + Josephine Ballon einfordern! Recht muss Recht bleiben.
Die @Bundesregierung @bundeskanzler #Merz müssen das zurückweisen!
December 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Geschäfte in der EU müssen EU-Recht beachten! @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @friedrichmerz.bsky.social müssen die Rücknahme der Sanktion g @hateaid.org Anba-Lena von Hodenberg + Josephine Ballon einfordern! Recht muss Recht bleiben.
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COP30 gave us a tentative roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels. But what does that mean? And perhaps more importantly, what do we need it to mean?
The fossil-fuel roadmap that matters
From political signal to practical framework
backchannel1.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
COP30 gave us a tentative roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels. But what does that mean? And perhaps more importantly, what do we need it to mean?
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Pls don't call fossil fuels 'fossil fuels' + def don't say they are from dino bones. A real oped from head of OPEC. Feliz Navidad. www.opec.org/sgcorner-det...
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
Does the ‘fossil fuel’ label require a rethink?
www.opec.org
December 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Pls don't call fossil fuels 'fossil fuels' + def don't say they are from dino bones. A real oped from head of OPEC. Feliz Navidad. www.opec.org/sgcorner-det...
Wow! #China s #fossilfuel plants are set for a decline in 2025 as #renewables meet new demand.
This is really good news - not enough, but really good news still for the #climate
Source: Bloomberg
This is really good news - not enough, but really good news still for the #climate
Source: Bloomberg
December 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Wow! #China s #fossilfuel plants are set for a decline in 2025 as #renewables meet new demand.
This is really good news - not enough, but really good news still for the #climate
Source: Bloomberg
This is really good news - not enough, but really good news still for the #climate
Source: Bloomberg
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☀️ A big story from #India:
The Indian state Rajasthan just rejected a 3,200 MW #coal power plant because #renewables are cheaper.
www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/rerc-...
☀️ A big story from #India:
The Indian state Rajasthan just rejected a 3,200 MW #coal power plant because #renewables are cheaper.
www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/rerc-...
RERC says no to new 3,200 MW coal power citing consumer interest and cheaper alternatives
RERC rejected a proposal for 3,200 MW coal power, citing consumer interest and cheaper alternatives like renewable energy and battery storage. The decision aligns with Rajasthan's Clean Energy Policy ...
www.downtoearth.org.in
December 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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☀️ A big story from #India:
The Indian state Rajasthan just rejected a 3,200 MW #coal power plant because #renewables are cheaper.
www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/rerc-...
☀️ A big story from #India:
The Indian state Rajasthan just rejected a 3,200 MW #coal power plant because #renewables are cheaper.
www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/rerc-...
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The fascist moment is global. Models self on Trump, reveres Pinochet, is a gender nationalist. Oh and his dad was a Nazi. Literally. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Far-right José Antonio Kast favored to win as Chile votes in presidential runoff
Trump-inspired former congressman expected to succeed Gabriel Boric but compulsory voting could create volatility
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The fascist moment is global. Models self on Trump, reveres Pinochet, is a gender nationalist. Oh and his dad was a Nazi. Literally. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
#China leads objections to Trump carve-out on global minimum #tax
Good to see what I can only assume is mild coordination with the #EU
Good to see what I can only assume is mild coordination with the #EU
China leads objections to Trump carve-out on global minimum tax
Beijing and several European countries hold up deal to exempt US multinationals from OECD tax regime
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December 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
WOW! 💥 Only 14 days after #COP30, President Lula of 🇧🇷 instructs his ministries to develop a roadmap to transition away from #fossilfuels.
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www.climatechangenews.com/2025/12/09/b...
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www.climatechangenews.com/2025/12/09/b...
Brazil's Lula requests national roadmap for fossil fuel transition
After countries failed to formally back a global energy transition roadmap at COP30, Brazil's president takes the initiative by mandating a national plan After countries failed to back a global energy...
www.climatechangenews.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
WOW! 💥 Only 14 days after #COP30, President Lula of 🇧🇷 instructs his ministries to develop a roadmap to transition away from #fossilfuels.
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www.climatechangenews.com/2025/12/09/b...
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www.climatechangenews.com/2025/12/09/b...
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🔴 ‘Divide and Conquer’: Inside the Oil and Gas Strategy to Thwart EU Green Laws
U.S. fossil fuel majors led efforts to ensure corporations would not have to introduce climate action plans.
📝 @clarecarlile.bsky.social
U.S. fossil fuel majors led efforts to ensure corporations would not have to introduce climate action plans.
📝 @clarecarlile.bsky.social
‘Divide and Conquer’: Inside the Oil and Gas Strategy to Thwart EU Green Laws
A public relations firm for major U.S. polluters worked to dismantle EU laws that require large corporations to make plans for cutting emissions. The PR company Teneo undertook its work on behalf of t...
www.desmog.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
🔴 ‘Divide and Conquer’: Inside the Oil and Gas Strategy to Thwart EU Green Laws
U.S. fossil fuel majors led efforts to ensure corporations would not have to introduce climate action plans.
📝 @clarecarlile.bsky.social
U.S. fossil fuel majors led efforts to ensure corporations would not have to introduce climate action plans.
📝 @clarecarlile.bsky.social
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COP30 FOSSIL FUEL ROADMAP: We've now seen the full list of 82 countries supporting some sort of roadmap on transitioning away from fossil fuels
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November 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
COP30 FOSSIL FUEL ROADMAP: We've now seen the full list of 82 countries supporting some sort of roadmap on transitioning away from fossil fuels
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Entering #COP30 today as youth demand a #fossilfuel roadmap from governments and the COP3 presidency ✊
November 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Entering #COP30 today as youth demand a #fossilfuel roadmap from governments and the COP3 presidency ✊
Now its already 80 nations calling for a roadmap to transition away from #fossil fuels at #COP30 reports Argus Media www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-...
Cop: 80 nations back roadmap on shift from fossil fuels | Latest Market News
Around 80 countries are asking the UN Cop 30 climate summit's Brazilian presidency to put a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels on the negotiating table, after an initial draft text released ...
www.argusmedia.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Now its already 80 nations calling for a roadmap to transition away from #fossil fuels at #COP30 reports Argus Media www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-...
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💡Our new analysis: in just 9 days, support for a Transition Away from Fossil Fuels (TAFF) Roadmap has grown from 1 to 62 countries—an extraordinary wave of momentum that underscores global readiness to move beyond #FossilFuels.
Our full breakdown👇
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Our full breakdown👇
350.org/press-releas...
November 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
💡Our new analysis: in just 9 days, support for a Transition Away from Fossil Fuels (TAFF) Roadmap has grown from 1 to 62 countries—an extraordinary wave of momentum that underscores global readiness to move beyond #FossilFuels.
Our full breakdown👇
350.org/press-releas...
Our full breakdown👇
350.org/press-releas...
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At COP30 in Belém do Pará, more than 50,000 people made history with a clear, unified message:
“It is time to bury fossil fuels and build a clean, just future.”
Today, we symbolically laid fossil fuels to rest. ✊
“It is time to bury fossil fuels and build a clean, just future.”
Today, we symbolically laid fossil fuels to rest. ✊
November 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
At COP30 in Belém do Pará, more than 50,000 people made history with a clear, unified message:
“It is time to bury fossil fuels and build a clean, just future.”
Today, we symbolically laid fossil fuels to rest. ✊
“It is time to bury fossil fuels and build a clean, just future.”
Today, we symbolically laid fossil fuels to rest. ✊
With last nights text, the #COP30 Presidency put the fight on fossil fuels and an outcome package on the table with new text last night.
We now have actual textual options and the ingredients of an ambitious landing zone are in sight. But this will be tough
Shared Thoughts with AP here
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We now have actual textual options and the ingredients of an ambitious landing zone are in sight. But this will be tough
Shared Thoughts with AP here
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UN climate talks shift into higher gear with government ministers and presidency's new document
At the United Nations climate talks on Monday, government ministers will take over negotiations from lower level government subordinates.
apnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
With last nights text, the #COP30 Presidency put the fight on fossil fuels and an outcome package on the table with new text last night.
We now have actual textual options and the ingredients of an ambitious landing zone are in sight. But this will be tough
Shared Thoughts with AP here
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We now have actual textual options and the ingredients of an ambitious landing zone are in sight. But this will be tough
Shared Thoughts with AP here
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History doesn't repeat, but it rhymes, a #climatefinance story:
After the $100bn climate finance goal was agreed in 2009, the UN Secretary General created a High-Level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing (AGF) to study potential sources of revenue to meet the new goal, led by the PMs of 🇪🇹&🇳🇴
After the $100bn climate finance goal was agreed in 2009, the UN Secretary General created a High-Level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing (AGF) to study potential sources of revenue to meet the new goal, led by the PMs of 🇪🇹&🇳🇴
High-Level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing - Final Report
web.archive.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:25 PM
History doesn't repeat, but it rhymes, a #climatefinance story:
After the $100bn climate finance goal was agreed in 2009, the UN Secretary General created a High-Level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing (AGF) to study potential sources of revenue to meet the new goal, led by the PMs of 🇪🇹&🇳🇴
After the $100bn climate finance goal was agreed in 2009, the UN Secretary General created a High-Level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing (AGF) to study potential sources of revenue to meet the new goal, led by the PMs of 🇪🇹&🇳🇴
Action at #COP30 by @caneurope.org demanding a #JustTransition mechanism (#BAM)
Now G77, all developing countries unite behind the „institutional arrangements“ aka setting up a Belem Action Mechanism, the BAM 💥
Admittedly one of the better acronyms.
Now G77, all developing countries unite behind the „institutional arrangements“ aka setting up a Belem Action Mechanism, the BAM 💥
Admittedly one of the better acronyms.
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Action at #COP30 by @caneurope.org demanding a #JustTransition mechanism (#BAM)
Now G77, all developing countries unite behind the „institutional arrangements“ aka setting up a Belem Action Mechanism, the BAM 💥
Admittedly one of the better acronyms.
Now G77, all developing countries unite behind the „institutional arrangements“ aka setting up a Belem Action Mechanism, the BAM 💥
Admittedly one of the better acronyms.