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📍 Live from #COP30. 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!
When it comes to phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, gov'ts must adopt plans grounded in country-specific realities.
Our 🆕 guidance note offers a framework to support governments in developing credible FFS phase-out plans.
https://www.iisd.org/publications/guide/fossil-fuel-subsidy-phase-out-plans
Our 🆕 guidance note offers a framework to support governments in developing credible FFS phase-out plans.
https://www.iisd.org/publications/guide/fossil-fuel-subsidy-phase-out-plans
November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
When it comes to phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, gov'ts must adopt plans grounded in country-specific realities.
Our 🆕 guidance note offers a framework to support governments in developing credible FFS phase-out plans.
https://www.iisd.org/publications/guide/fossil-fuel-subsidy-phase-out-plans
Our 🆕 guidance note offers a framework to support governments in developing credible FFS phase-out plans.
https://www.iisd.org/publications/guide/fossil-fuel-subsidy-phase-out-plans
It’s Energy Day at #COP30! A lot is at stake in discussions on how countries can advance their commitment to transition away from fossil fuels.
We look at the trends & what's needed from 🌏 leaders.
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We look at the trends & what's needed from 🌏 leaders.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It’s Energy Day at #COP30! A lot is at stake in discussions on how countries can advance their commitment to transition away from fossil fuels.
We look at the trends & what's needed from 🌏 leaders.
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We look at the trends & what's needed from 🌏 leaders.
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⏰Starting in 1hr—The Global Stocktake called on Parties to advance an orderly, just transition away from fossil fuels.
As part of the #COP30 Action Agenda, this event will outline how partnerships are helping move from ambition to implementation.
📍 SE Room 1
Learn more: www.iisd.org/initiatives/...
As part of the #COP30 Action Agenda, this event will outline how partnerships are helping move from ambition to implementation.
📍 SE Room 1
Learn more: www.iisd.org/initiatives/...
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
⏰Starting in 1hr—The Global Stocktake called on Parties to advance an orderly, just transition away from fossil fuels.
As part of the #COP30 Action Agenda, this event will outline how partnerships are helping move from ambition to implementation.
📍 SE Room 1
Learn more: www.iisd.org/initiatives/...
As part of the #COP30 Action Agenda, this event will outline how partnerships are helping move from ambition to implementation.
📍 SE Room 1
Learn more: www.iisd.org/initiatives/...
In Indonesia & the Philippines, transport emissions are a huge challenge—but electrification can improve air quality & help tackle climate change.
IISD’s new project, announced by @globalaffairs.canada.ca, will support policies & provide technical assistance for an equitable transport transition.
IISD’s new project, announced by @globalaffairs.canada.ca, will support policies & provide technical assistance for an equitable transport transition.
November 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
In Indonesia & the Philippines, transport emissions are a huge challenge—but electrification can improve air quality & help tackle climate change.
IISD’s new project, announced by @globalaffairs.canada.ca, will support policies & provide technical assistance for an equitable transport transition.
IISD’s new project, announced by @globalaffairs.canada.ca, will support policies & provide technical assistance for an equitable transport transition.
South Africa’s just energy transition plans risk leaving communities behind—unless they are deliberately included in the planning & implementation process.
🆕 research finds a truly just transition depends on relationships—built through listening & co-creation.
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
🆕 research finds a truly just transition depends on relationships—built through listening & co-creation.
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
November 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
South Africa’s just energy transition plans risk leaving communities behind—unless they are deliberately included in the planning & implementation process.
🆕 research finds a truly just transition depends on relationships—built through listening & co-creation.
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
🆕 research finds a truly just transition depends on relationships—built through listening & co-creation.
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
#NewResearch from South Africa’s #Mpumalanga coal towns reveal a deep disconnect between policy & lived realities.
With many seeing the energy transition as a top-down, external process shared decision-making is a missing link.
📗 @iisd.org @parinstitute.bsky.social
With many seeing the energy transition as a top-down, external process shared decision-making is a missing link.
📗 @iisd.org @parinstitute.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
#NewResearch from South Africa’s #Mpumalanga coal towns reveal a deep disconnect between policy & lived realities.
With many seeing the energy transition as a top-down, external process shared decision-making is a missing link.
📗 @iisd.org @parinstitute.bsky.social
With many seeing the energy transition as a top-down, external process shared decision-making is a missing link.
📗 @iisd.org @parinstitute.bsky.social
📣Today, the Government of Canada declared the Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas (#LNG) project to be of national interest.
Projects like Ksi Lisims, which will come online when global supply is expected to outpace demand, pose economic and climate risks.
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#CdnPoli
Projects like Ksi Lisims, which will come online when global supply is expected to outpace demand, pose economic and climate risks.
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#CdnPoli
November 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
📣Today, the Government of Canada declared the Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas (#LNG) project to be of national interest.
Projects like Ksi Lisims, which will come online when global supply is expected to outpace demand, pose economic and climate risks.
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#CdnPoli
Projects like Ksi Lisims, which will come online when global supply is expected to outpace demand, pose economic and climate risks.
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#CdnPoli
Partnerships can power progress.
At #COP30, hear how coalitions and countries are collectively driving the transition away from fossil fuels + learn about action plans outlining next steps to move from ambition to implementation.
More 👉 iisd.org/initiatives/...
At #COP30, hear how coalitions and countries are collectively driving the transition away from fossil fuels + learn about action plans outlining next steps to move from ambition to implementation.
More 👉 iisd.org/initiatives/...
November 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Partnerships can power progress.
At #COP30, hear how coalitions and countries are collectively driving the transition away from fossil fuels + learn about action plans outlining next steps to move from ambition to implementation.
More 👉 iisd.org/initiatives/...
At #COP30, hear how coalitions and countries are collectively driving the transition away from fossil fuels + learn about action plans outlining next steps to move from ambition to implementation.
More 👉 iisd.org/initiatives/...
⏰Starting in 1hr at #COP30 | Gov’ts must make actionable progress to shift public funds away from fossil fuels—a crucial step to enable a just energy transition.
Don’t miss this high-level panel showcasing success stories, lessons learned, & more!
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
Don’t miss this high-level panel showcasing success stories, lessons learned, & more!
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
⏰Starting in 1hr at #COP30 | Gov’ts must make actionable progress to shift public funds away from fossil fuels—a crucial step to enable a just energy transition.
Don’t miss this high-level panel showcasing success stories, lessons learned, & more!
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
Don’t miss this high-level panel showcasing success stories, lessons learned, & more!
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
What is needed for gov’ts to align economic incentives with a just, orderly, & equitable transition away from fossil fuels?
This @cop30nobrasil.bsky.social Action Agenda event—co-organized by COFFIS, CETP, & others—aims to identify progress + commitments for action.
More: iisd.org/events/cop-3...
This @cop30nobrasil.bsky.social Action Agenda event—co-organized by COFFIS, CETP, & others—aims to identify progress + commitments for action.
More: iisd.org/events/cop-3...
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
What is needed for gov’ts to align economic incentives with a just, orderly, & equitable transition away from fossil fuels?
This @cop30nobrasil.bsky.social Action Agenda event—co-organized by COFFIS, CETP, & others—aims to identify progress + commitments for action.
More: iisd.org/events/cop-3...
This @cop30nobrasil.bsky.social Action Agenda event—co-organized by COFFIS, CETP, & others—aims to identify progress + commitments for action.
More: iisd.org/events/cop-3...
📣Tomorrow at #COP30—🌎 electricity demand is projected to grow by ~4% between 2025 & 2027.
Rapidly falling renewable costs present an opportunity to meet energy demand & advance sustainable development goals.
More: @ren21community.bsky.social @ieefainstitute.bsky.social
💻 iisd.org/events/cop30...
Rapidly falling renewable costs present an opportunity to meet energy demand & advance sustainable development goals.
More: @ren21community.bsky.social @ieefainstitute.bsky.social
💻 iisd.org/events/cop30...
November 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
📣Tomorrow at #COP30—🌎 electricity demand is projected to grow by ~4% between 2025 & 2027.
Rapidly falling renewable costs present an opportunity to meet energy demand & advance sustainable development goals.
More: @ren21community.bsky.social @ieefainstitute.bsky.social
💻 iisd.org/events/cop30...
Rapidly falling renewable costs present an opportunity to meet energy demand & advance sustainable development goals.
More: @ren21community.bsky.social @ieefainstitute.bsky.social
💻 iisd.org/events/cop30...
The 11th Energy Transition Council Ministerial takes place this Saturday at #COP30.
On the agenda:
⏩Accelerating the fossil fuel to clean energy transition
☀️Designing financial incentives to support clean energy
📍Regional solutions & successes
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
@cop30brazil.bsky.social
On the agenda:
⏩Accelerating the fossil fuel to clean energy transition
☀️Designing financial incentives to support clean energy
📍Regional solutions & successes
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
@cop30brazil.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The 11th Energy Transition Council Ministerial takes place this Saturday at #COP30.
On the agenda:
⏩Accelerating the fossil fuel to clean energy transition
☀️Designing financial incentives to support clean energy
📍Regional solutions & successes
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
@cop30brazil.bsky.social
On the agenda:
⏩Accelerating the fossil fuel to clean energy transition
☀️Designing financial incentives to support clean energy
📍Regional solutions & successes
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
@cop30brazil.bsky.social
Our top takeaways from @iea.org’s latest #WorldEnergyOutlook:
⛰️Peak fossil fuel demand is coming, contrary to oil & gas producer narratives,
☀️Renewables are the fastest-growing source of energy,
💰Net zero is cheaper than fossil fuel dependence.
🔎 www.iea.org/reports/worl...
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⛰️Peak fossil fuel demand is coming, contrary to oil & gas producer narratives,
☀️Renewables are the fastest-growing source of energy,
💰Net zero is cheaper than fossil fuel dependence.
🔎 www.iea.org/reports/worl...
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World Energy Outlook 2025 – Analysis - IEA
World Energy Outlook 2025 - Analysis and key findings. A report by the International Energy Agency.
www.iea.org
November 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Our top takeaways from @iea.org’s latest #WorldEnergyOutlook:
⛰️Peak fossil fuel demand is coming, contrary to oil & gas producer narratives,
☀️Renewables are the fastest-growing source of energy,
💰Net zero is cheaper than fossil fuel dependence.
🔎 www.iea.org/reports/worl...
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⛰️Peak fossil fuel demand is coming, contrary to oil & gas producer narratives,
☀️Renewables are the fastest-growing source of energy,
💰Net zero is cheaper than fossil fuel dependence.
🔎 www.iea.org/reports/worl...
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At #COP30, gov'ts must advance the commitment to transition away from fossil fuels.
Here are 3 ways they can take action:
➡️Phase out public 💰 for fossil fuels
➡️Close the ambition gap in new national climate plans
➡️Ensure a just & inclusive transition
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
Here are 3 ways they can take action:
➡️Phase out public 💰 for fossil fuels
➡️Close the ambition gap in new national climate plans
➡️Ensure a just & inclusive transition
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
At #COP30, gov'ts must advance the commitment to transition away from fossil fuels.
Here are 3 ways they can take action:
➡️Phase out public 💰 for fossil fuels
➡️Close the ambition gap in new national climate plans
➡️Ensure a just & inclusive transition
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
Here are 3 ways they can take action:
➡️Phase out public 💰 for fossil fuels
➡️Close the ambition gap in new national climate plans
➡️Ensure a just & inclusive transition
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
ICAO Air Services Negotiations are underway this week in the Dominican Republic.
Did you know air service agreements can impact a state's ability to tax aviation fuel? Joint action to amend ASAs can remove legal barriers & raise billions in gov't revenue.
Report: iisd.org/publications...
#ICAN2025
Did you know air service agreements can impact a state's ability to tax aviation fuel? Joint action to amend ASAs can remove legal barriers & raise billions in gov't revenue.
Report: iisd.org/publications...
#ICAN2025
Fuel Taxation in Aviation
This report examines 32 Air Service Agreements concluded between COFFIS member states to determine the necessary steps before implementing a tax on the uptake of aviation fuel.
iisd.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
ICAO Air Services Negotiations are underway this week in the Dominican Republic.
Did you know air service agreements can impact a state's ability to tax aviation fuel? Joint action to amend ASAs can remove legal barriers & raise billions in gov't revenue.
Report: iisd.org/publications...
#ICAN2025
Did you know air service agreements can impact a state's ability to tax aviation fuel? Joint action to amend ASAs can remove legal barriers & raise billions in gov't revenue.
Report: iisd.org/publications...
#ICAN2025
✈️International aviation is responsible for ~2.4% of annual CO2 emissions—yet fuel in the sector is rarely taxed.
While gov'ts cite political & legal concerns, research shows not all countries face the same restrictions & joint action can overcome reform barriers.
📗 www.iisd.org/publications...
While gov'ts cite political & legal concerns, research shows not all countries face the same restrictions & joint action can overcome reform barriers.
📗 www.iisd.org/publications...
November 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
✈️International aviation is responsible for ~2.4% of annual CO2 emissions—yet fuel in the sector is rarely taxed.
While gov'ts cite political & legal concerns, research shows not all countries face the same restrictions & joint action can overcome reform barriers.
📗 www.iisd.org/publications...
While gov'ts cite political & legal concerns, research shows not all countries face the same restrictions & joint action can overcome reform barriers.
📗 www.iisd.org/publications...
Clean energy is making inroads in Chhattisgarh, but gov't financial support remains limited.
To accelerate India's #EnergyTransition, gov'ts must ensure budgets, subsidies, & financial planning support a just energy transition.
Learn more: www.iisd.org/publications...
To accelerate India's #EnergyTransition, gov'ts must ensure budgets, subsidies, & financial planning support a just energy transition.
Learn more: www.iisd.org/publications...
November 9, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Clean energy is making inroads in Chhattisgarh, but gov't financial support remains limited.
To accelerate India's #EnergyTransition, gov'ts must ensure budgets, subsidies, & financial planning support a just energy transition.
Learn more: www.iisd.org/publications...
To accelerate India's #EnergyTransition, gov'ts must ensure budgets, subsidies, & financial planning support a just energy transition.
Learn more: www.iisd.org/publications...
Chhattisgarh’s economy is highly reliant on fossil fuels, exposing the state to significant economic risks as the energy transition accelerates.
To build long-term future resilience, research finds Chhattisgarh must diversify its economic resources.📊
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
To build long-term future resilience, research finds Chhattisgarh must diversify its economic resources.📊
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
November 9, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Chhattisgarh’s economy is highly reliant on fossil fuels, exposing the state to significant economic risks as the energy transition accelerates.
To build long-term future resilience, research finds Chhattisgarh must diversify its economic resources.📊
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
To build long-term future resilience, research finds Chhattisgarh must diversify its economic resources.📊
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
A critical look at #Chhattisgarh's energy sector finds that gov’t support for fossil fuels was 4x higher than renewables in FY24.
Increasing renewable investments is key to accelerate India's clean energy goals.
New Report: @iisd.org
www.iisd.org/publications...
Increasing renewable investments is key to accelerate India's clean energy goals.
New Report: @iisd.org
www.iisd.org/publications...
November 8, 2025 at 6:30 AM
A critical look at #Chhattisgarh's energy sector finds that gov’t support for fossil fuels was 4x higher than renewables in FY24.
Increasing renewable investments is key to accelerate India's clean energy goals.
New Report: @iisd.org
www.iisd.org/publications...
Increasing renewable investments is key to accelerate India's clean energy goals.
New Report: @iisd.org
www.iisd.org/publications...
#Chhattisgarh is a major energy producer in India with 78% of energy revenue coming from fossil fuels.
🆕 IISD & Swaniti research provides a roadmap to help the state advance renewable energy + achieve long-term socio-economic development.
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
🆕 IISD & Swaniti research provides a roadmap to help the state advance renewable energy + achieve long-term socio-economic development.
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
November 8, 2025 at 4:30 AM
#Chhattisgarh is a major energy producer in India with 78% of energy revenue coming from fossil fuels.
🆕 IISD & Swaniti research provides a roadmap to help the state advance renewable energy + achieve long-term socio-economic development.
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
🆕 IISD & Swaniti research provides a roadmap to help the state advance renewable energy + achieve long-term socio-economic development.
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
#COP30 begins next week in Belém!
Our experts will be on the ground tracking the latest developments & watching for progress on:
➡️Fossil fuel subsidy reform
➡️Just & equitable energy transitions
➡️Transitioning away from fossil fuels
➕More
Follow along👇
iisd.org/events/insid...
@aiabrnic.bsky.social
Our experts will be on the ground tracking the latest developments & watching for progress on:
➡️Fossil fuel subsidy reform
➡️Just & equitable energy transitions
➡️Transitioning away from fossil fuels
➕More
Follow along👇
iisd.org/events/insid...
@aiabrnic.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
#COP30 begins next week in Belém!
Our experts will be on the ground tracking the latest developments & watching for progress on:
➡️Fossil fuel subsidy reform
➡️Just & equitable energy transitions
➡️Transitioning away from fossil fuels
➕More
Follow along👇
iisd.org/events/insid...
@aiabrnic.bsky.social
Our experts will be on the ground tracking the latest developments & watching for progress on:
➡️Fossil fuel subsidy reform
➡️Just & equitable energy transitions
➡️Transitioning away from fossil fuels
➕More
Follow along👇
iisd.org/events/insid...
@aiabrnic.bsky.social
📢The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (#COP30) begins next week —what’s at stake for the transition away from fossil fuels?
IISD experts @nataliejones.bsky.social, Jonas Kuehl, & Shruti Sharma warn gov’ts must move beyond declarations & deliver concrete progress.👇
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
IISD experts @nataliejones.bsky.social, Jonas Kuehl, & Shruti Sharma warn gov’ts must move beyond declarations & deliver concrete progress.👇
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
November 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
📢The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (#COP30) begins next week —what’s at stake for the transition away from fossil fuels?
IISD experts @nataliejones.bsky.social, Jonas Kuehl, & Shruti Sharma warn gov’ts must move beyond declarations & deliver concrete progress.👇
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
IISD experts @nataliejones.bsky.social, Jonas Kuehl, & Shruti Sharma warn gov’ts must move beyond declarations & deliver concrete progress.👇
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
Renewable energy offers an opportunity to build fair & resilient economies.
📣Next week at #COP30, join experts from
@ren21community.bsky.social, @ieefainstitute.bsky.social, & IISD to unpack how renewable expansion can advance energy security & sustainable development.
➡️ iisd.org/events/cop30...
📣Next week at #COP30, join experts from
@ren21community.bsky.social, @ieefainstitute.bsky.social, & IISD to unpack how renewable expansion can advance energy security & sustainable development.
➡️ iisd.org/events/cop30...
November 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Renewable energy offers an opportunity to build fair & resilient economies.
📣Next week at #COP30, join experts from
@ren21community.bsky.social, @ieefainstitute.bsky.social, & IISD to unpack how renewable expansion can advance energy security & sustainable development.
➡️ iisd.org/events/cop30...
📣Next week at #COP30, join experts from
@ren21community.bsky.social, @ieefainstitute.bsky.social, & IISD to unpack how renewable expansion can advance energy security & sustainable development.
➡️ iisd.org/events/cop30...
The #EmissionsGap Report, released yesterday by @UNEP warns new national climate plans don’t bring the 🌎 closer to meeting the Paris Agreement.
Compared with Paris-aligned pathways, new NDCs leave the emissions gap largely unchanged.
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➡️ https://www.unep.org/resources/emissions-gap-report-2025
Compared with Paris-aligned pathways, new NDCs leave the emissions gap largely unchanged.
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➡️ https://www.unep.org/resources/emissions-gap-report-2025
November 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The #EmissionsGap Report, released yesterday by @UNEP warns new national climate plans don’t bring the 🌎 closer to meeting the Paris Agreement.
Compared with Paris-aligned pathways, new NDCs leave the emissions gap largely unchanged.
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➡️ https://www.unep.org/resources/emissions-gap-report-2025
Compared with Paris-aligned pathways, new NDCs leave the emissions gap largely unchanged.
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➡️ https://www.unep.org/resources/emissions-gap-report-2025
📣The #BakuToBelém Roadmap outlines how countries & the private sector can mobilize USD 1.3 trillion in climate finance—but without actionable recommendations to redirect public financial flows away from fossil fuels, gov’ts risk leaving scarce resources on the table
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unfccc.int/documents/65...
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unfccc.int/documents/65...
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
📣The #BakuToBelém Roadmap outlines how countries & the private sector can mobilize USD 1.3 trillion in climate finance—but without actionable recommendations to redirect public financial flows away from fossil fuels, gov’ts risk leaving scarce resources on the table
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unfccc.int/documents/65...
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unfccc.int/documents/65...