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A generational reset is here. Now is the time for optimism.

Rohitesh Dhawan (ICMM & WRI Polsky Energy Center Advisory Group) explains why scale and coordination matter—and how the Center is driving action.
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The energy transition is more than swapping fuels—it’s about reshaping systems for a fairer, cleaner future. Xixi Chen from the WRI Polsky Energy Center shares why this is a chance to leave no one behind.
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Southeast Asia is moving fast on clean energy—are you ready to keep up?

Join the Asia Clean Energy Coalition webinar:

SEA Policy Landscape & Corporate RE Procurement

✅ Regulatory shifts
✅ CPPAs & UGTs
✅ Practical lessons for scaling renewables

🗓 Nov 25, 2025 | 2 PM (GMT+7) - bit.ly/acecwebinar
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🌀 Small wind = big resilience.

From farms in California to remote Alaska, small turbines are cutting costs, powering homes & replacing diesel. South Africa already has 100K turbines pumping water on 46K farms.

Local energy, global impact.

🔗 bit.ly/4ox9wtB

#SmallWind #EnergyAccess #CleanEnergy
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🌀 Small wind = big resilience.

In rural & remote areas, turbines power homes, pump water & support farms—where solar isn’t viable & diesel costs soar.

Energy independence starts here.

🔗 bit.ly/4ox9wtB

#SmallWind #EnergyAccess #CleanEnergy
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
How is the #CleanEnergy job market doing in 2025? 🔋 🔨

NEW article walks through recent DOE data showing how critical clean energy has become to US jobs, despite current uncertainty ➡️ www.wri.org/insights/cle...
November 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🌍 The energy transition won’t deliver itself. 
 
From India to Kenya, China to Brazil, Indonesia to the U.S. we’re helping governments and businesses plan smarter, invest better and scale faster.

#COP30 is the moment to maintain the momentum of the transition.

#CleanEnergy #JustTransition
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The energy transition needs 5 big actions:

1️⃣ Scale clean energy
2️⃣ Align national plans
3️⃣ Invest where it counts
4️⃣ Drive clean tech demand
5️⃣ Center people

🧱 This is how we build energy systems that deliver. 
 
#COP30 #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🛎️ WEBINAR 11/19 11am-12pm ET | Last chance to register! 📆

The U.S. has announced several policies aiming to revitalize its critical mineral industries. ⛏️

Can this increased production be done sustainably + responsibly?

Learn more at our webinar ➡️ www.wri.org/events/2025/...
November 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
💡 What’s needed to deliver the energy transition?

1️⃣ Scale clean energy 
2️⃣ Align plans & investment
3️⃣ Finance where it matters
4️⃣ Drive clean tech demand
5️⃣ Center people

These 5 actions can turn ambition into impact beyond #COP30

#CleanEnergy #JustTransition
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
#Copper circularity is Europe’s industrial edge.

At our Brussels roundtable w/ Eurometaux & Intl Copper Association, we heard:

⚙️ #Circular = competitive
🌍 Climate & economy agendas must align
📜 EU policy needs to cut trade barriers & boost traceability
🤝 Progress needs cross-sector action
November 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🌎 Just launched at #COP30 this week: the Latin America Clean Energy Coalition (LACEC)

A new alliance of buyers, sellers & financiers working to unlock clean energy access across LatAm: buff.ly/BAp0aPb

💡 Amplify demand
⚡ Shape policy
🔗 Connect markets

🔗 latamcleanenergycoalition.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Happening today at #COP30 - The State of Climate Action in 2025: Spotlight on Renewables

November 14, 2025 | 1 - 2pm (GMT-3)
Renewable Energy Action Pavilion (C108), Blue Zone

Join this session to hear key findings from the State of Climate Action 2025
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happening tomorrow at #COP30 - EVENT: The State of Climate Action in 2025: Spotlight on Renewables from Systems Change Lab

November 14, 2025 | 1 - 2pm (GMT-3)
Renewable Energy Action Pavilion (C108), Blue Zone

Join this session to hear key findings from the State of Climate Action 2025
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Demand for energy minerals is skyrocketing. The U.S. is racing to meet this demand by accelerating production. 📈 🪨

How can we ensure this effort avoids negative impacts to the environment, workers & public health?

Join us on Nov. 19 at 11 AM ET ➡️
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
⚠️ How will #electrification impact US auto manufacturing workers?

NEW report by WRI & BW Research finds more than 65% of workers in OEMs and Tier 1 auto suppliers will face moderate disruption in their careers. 7% of workers will face significant disruption.

Learn more➡️ www.wri.org/research/us-...
November 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🌀 🧑🌾 🏘️ SmallWind, big impact.

From tribal villages in India to islands off Maine, small turbines are powering homes, schools & clinics—bringing jobs, savings & energy independence.

With the market set to hit $2.2B by 2030, small wind is a serious player in the energy transition.

🔗 bit.ly/4ox9wtB
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
#COP30's #ActionAgenda includes 3 bold objectives on #energy:

🔸Tripling #Renewables
🔸Doubling #EnergyEfficiency
🔸Phasing out non-cost competitive #FossilFuels fairly and equitably

#LACEC is designed to help corporates across Latin America tackle these COP30 goals and transition to clean energy!
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Pleased to announce we will work in collaboration with the IBM Impact Accelerator Program to develop an AI-enabled mapping capability using satellite imagery to detect rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems. India first then Kenya. Outputs go to Energy Access Explorer.
November 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🌍 #COP30 is open in Belém as global energy systems reach a turning point.

Since COP28:

✅ 90% of new power in 2024 was clean
✅ No new coal in Latin America
✅ China: 56% of installed capacity is renewable

📈 But demand is rising fast. Clean supply must keep pace and so must investment.
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
At #COP30 in Belém, a global coalition led by Mission Efficiency will unite to support the Global Energy Efficiency Goal.

🗓️ Nov 15 | ⏰ 14:30–15:00 BRT
📍 Press Conf 2, Area D, Blue Zone
🎙️ Hosted by BCSE & Mission Efficiency
🔖 Blue Zone badge required
Committing to the Global Energy Efficiency Goal
A global coalition of international organizations, civil society, private sector, industry, and finance organizations, anchored by Mission Efficiency, will come together at COP 30 in unified support…
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November 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Indonesia’s energy transition = jobs.

JETP investments could add 52 GW renewables by 2030, creating 383K jobs this decade.
By 2050:

✅ 1M jobs in construction
✅ 1.8M jobs in power generation
But 51K fossil fuel workers will need reskilling.

Full analysis + chart: buff.ly/EwSa9R6
November 7, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Latin America leads the world in clean electricity—and it’s just getting started.

At #COP30, we’re launching LACEC to help companies accelerate clean energy access across the region.

Join us to help shape LatAm’s clean energy future: buff.ly/xpbuAob

#LACEC #LatinAmerica
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Keeping coal plants online isn’t cheap.

DOE orders to delay retirements could cost $4.8B by 2029.

These costs flow to ratepayers, driving higher bills for households and businesses. Full analysis + chart data: buff.ly/DVhRnCI
November 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
📅 Webinar Nov. 19th 11 AM ET!

Join us & experts representing perspectives from the federal government, Tribes + NGOs to discuss how the U.S. can grow its critical mineral industry sustainably and responsibly.

Register here ➡️ www.wri.org/events/2025/...
November 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM