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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!
@rkyte365.bsky.social, UK Special Representative for Climate, says public finance reform is central to the roadmap gov'ts are seeking: “It isn't that there isn't enough finance, there's plenty of finance—public & private—but it's misdirected & inefficiently deployed in harmful subsidies”
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November 20, 2025 at 4:18 AM
@rkyte365.bsky.social, UK Special Representative for Climate, says public finance reform is central to the roadmap gov'ts are seeking: “It isn't that there isn't enough finance, there's plenty of finance—public & private—but it's misdirected & inefficiently deployed in harmful subsidies”
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📣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...
⏰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...
How are workers, communities, & local actors advancing #JustTransitions in coal regions around the world?
Join us tomorrow at #COP30 for real-world insights on:
🤝stakeholder engagement
🗺️development of JET plans
👷empowering local communities
➕More!
➡️ jetknowledge.org/events/cop30...
Join us tomorrow at #COP30 for real-world insights on:
🤝stakeholder engagement
🗺️development of JET plans
👷empowering local communities
➕More!
➡️ jetknowledge.org/events/cop30...
November 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
How are workers, communities, & local actors advancing #JustTransitions in coal regions around the world?
Join us tomorrow at #COP30 for real-world insights on:
🤝stakeholder engagement
🗺️development of JET plans
👷empowering local communities
➕More!
➡️ jetknowledge.org/events/cop30...
Join us tomorrow at #COP30 for real-world insights on:
🤝stakeholder engagement
🗺️development of JET plans
👷empowering local communities
➕More!
➡️ jetknowledge.org/events/cop30...
📣 Tomorrow at #COP30 | India, Indonesia, & the Central African Republic highlight how #CleanCooking can advance climate goals & reduce inequality.
Join us for a closer look at clean cooking policies & opportunities + how they can support the #SDGs.
More: www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
#SDGPavilion
Join us for a closer look at clean cooking policies & opportunities + how they can support the #SDGs.
More: www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
#SDGPavilion
November 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
📣 Tomorrow at #COP30 | India, Indonesia, & the Central African Republic highlight how #CleanCooking can advance climate goals & reduce inequality.
Join us for a closer look at clean cooking policies & opportunities + how they can support the #SDGs.
More: www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
#SDGPavilion
Join us for a closer look at clean cooking policies & opportunities + how they can support the #SDGs.
More: www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
#SDGPavilion
📣Tomorrow at #COP30 — Clean cooking, solar irrigation, & #JustTransition policies that recognize the needs of marginalized groups can support inclusion & energy transitions.
Join gender & energy experts to explore locally informed gender responsive solutions.
#SDGPavilion
➡️ iisd.org/events/cop-3...
Join gender & energy experts to explore locally informed gender responsive solutions.
#SDGPavilion
➡️ iisd.org/events/cop-3...
November 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
📣Tomorrow at #COP30 — Clean cooking, solar irrigation, & #JustTransition policies that recognize the needs of marginalized groups can support inclusion & energy transitions.
Join gender & energy experts to explore locally informed gender responsive solutions.
#SDGPavilion
➡️ iisd.org/events/cop-3...
Join gender & energy experts to explore locally informed gender responsive solutions.
#SDGPavilion
➡️ iisd.org/events/cop-3...
📣 Tomorrow at #COP30—Clean cooking, solar irrigation, & #JustTransition policies that recognize the needs of marginalized groups can ⬆️ inclusion & energy transitions.
Join gov't & civil society speakers, for a closer look at locally informed gender responsive solutions.
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
Join gov't & civil society speakers, for a closer look at locally informed gender responsive solutions.
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
November 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
📣 Tomorrow at #COP30—Clean cooking, solar irrigation, & #JustTransition policies that recognize the needs of marginalized groups can ⬆️ inclusion & energy transitions.
Join gov't & civil society speakers, for a closer look at locally informed gender responsive solutions.
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
Join gov't & civil society speakers, for a closer look at locally informed gender responsive solutions.
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
Every year, gov'ts spend $ on subsidies supporting fossil fuels, diverting funds urgently needed elsewhere.
Phasing out FFSs can 🔓 public finance for more equitable & sustainable goals, and reduce emissions & pollution, while protecting vulnerable communities.
Here’s how 👉 iisd.org/publications...
Phasing out FFSs can 🔓 public finance for more equitable & sustainable goals, and reduce emissions & pollution, while protecting vulnerable communities.
Here’s how 👉 iisd.org/publications...
November 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Every year, gov'ts spend $ on subsidies supporting fossil fuels, diverting funds urgently needed elsewhere.
Phasing out FFSs can 🔓 public finance for more equitable & sustainable goals, and reduce emissions & pollution, while protecting vulnerable communities.
Here’s how 👉 iisd.org/publications...
Phasing out FFSs can 🔓 public finance for more equitable & sustainable goals, and reduce emissions & pollution, while protecting vulnerable communities.
Here’s how 👉 iisd.org/publications...
“Effective transition projects must be built with communities, not simply for them,” Bathandwa Vazi, IISD.
New research emphasizes informal livelihoods & community food systems are vital entry points for a sustainable, just energy transition.
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
New research emphasizes informal livelihoods & community food systems are vital entry points for a sustainable, just energy transition.
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
November 16, 2025 at 8:15 AM
“Effective transition projects must be built with communities, not simply for them,” Bathandwa Vazi, IISD.
New research emphasizes informal livelihoods & community food systems are vital entry points for a sustainable, just energy transition.
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
New research emphasizes informal livelihoods & community food systems are vital entry points for a sustainable, just energy transition.
Report: www.iisd.org/publications...
What about the business community? When incentives & policies point in the right direction, companies gain the confidence to invest at scale.
Andrew Prag, @wemeanbusiness.bsky.social highlighted a letter signed by +35 business groups ahead of #COP30 calling for realigning financial incentives.
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Andrew Prag, @wemeanbusiness.bsky.social highlighted a letter signed by +35 business groups ahead of #COP30 calling for realigning financial incentives.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:01 AM
What about the business community? When incentives & policies point in the right direction, companies gain the confidence to invest at scale.
Andrew Prag, @wemeanbusiness.bsky.social highlighted a letter signed by +35 business groups ahead of #COP30 calling for realigning financial incentives.
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Andrew Prag, @wemeanbusiness.bsky.social highlighted a letter signed by +35 business groups ahead of #COP30 calling for realigning financial incentives.
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H.E. Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Climate Envoy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands explains, “You can’t phase out what you can’t see...Many gov'ts don’t even know the full scale of their fossil fuel incentives. Once you map them, the case for reform becomes obvious.”
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November 16, 2025 at 2:01 AM
H.E. Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Climate Envoy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands explains, “You can’t phase out what you can’t see...Many gov'ts don’t even know the full scale of their fossil fuel incentives. Once you map them, the case for reform becomes obvious.”
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How do we realign the financial signals that still steer our economies toward fossil fuels—to support a just energy transition?
As part of the #COP30 action agenda speakers from gov't, business, & finance shared experiences & practical solutions.
Here are a few takeaways:🧵1/6
As part of the #COP30 action agenda speakers from gov't, business, & finance shared experiences & practical solutions.
Here are a few takeaways:🧵1/6
November 16, 2025 at 2:01 AM
How do we realign the financial signals that still steer our economies toward fossil fuels—to support a just energy transition?
As part of the #COP30 action agenda speakers from gov't, business, & finance shared experiences & practical solutions.
Here are a few takeaways:🧵1/6
As part of the #COP30 action agenda speakers from gov't, business, & finance shared experiences & practical solutions.
Here are a few takeaways:🧵1/6
⏰Starting in 1hr—National planning & implementation are critical to align public financial flows with the energy transition.
Join ministers, financers, & others at #COP30 for a discussion on shaping fossil-to-clean energy transitions.
📍SE Room 2
Learn more:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
Join ministers, financers, & others at #COP30 for a discussion on shaping fossil-to-clean energy transitions.
📍SE Room 2
Learn more:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
November 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
⏰Starting in 1hr—National planning & implementation are critical to align public financial flows with the energy transition.
Join ministers, financers, & others at #COP30 for a discussion on shaping fossil-to-clean energy transitions.
📍SE Room 2
Learn more:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
Join ministers, financers, & others at #COP30 for a discussion on shaping fossil-to-clean energy transitions.
📍SE Room 2
Learn more:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
Universal access to clean cooking can:
⚕️protect health
👭reduce inequality
☀️advance clean energy
Yet billions of households still rely on polluting fuels.
At #COP30 join us for examples of how policies & partnerships can deliver clean cooking for all.
Save the date: www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
⚕️protect health
👭reduce inequality
☀️advance clean energy
Yet billions of households still rely on polluting fuels.
At #COP30 join us for examples of how policies & partnerships can deliver clean cooking for all.
Save the date: www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
November 15, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Universal access to clean cooking can:
⚕️protect health
👭reduce inequality
☀️advance clean energy
Yet billions of households still rely on polluting fuels.
At #COP30 join us for examples of how policies & partnerships can deliver clean cooking for all.
Save the date: www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
⚕️protect health
👭reduce inequality
☀️advance clean energy
Yet billions of households still rely on polluting fuels.
At #COP30 join us for examples of how policies & partnerships can deliver clean cooking for all.
Save the date: www.iisd.org/events/cop30...
#COP30 Side Event | How can countries build equity into energy transitions?
On Monday, Nov. 17, join speakers from @iisd.org, @boell.de, IDRC, & more to explore how energy policies can better reflect the needs of women, youth, & disadvantaged groups.
Save the date:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
On Monday, Nov. 17, join speakers from @iisd.org, @boell.de, IDRC, & more to explore how energy policies can better reflect the needs of women, youth, & disadvantaged groups.
Save the date:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
November 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
#COP30 Side Event | How can countries build equity into energy transitions?
On Monday, Nov. 17, join speakers from @iisd.org, @boell.de, IDRC, & more to explore how energy policies can better reflect the needs of women, youth, & disadvantaged groups.
Save the date:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
On Monday, Nov. 17, join speakers from @iisd.org, @boell.de, IDRC, & more to explore how energy policies can better reflect the needs of women, youth, & disadvantaged groups.
Save the date:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
Built around 3️⃣ core steps, our new fossil fuel subsidy phase-out guidance helps gov'ts:
🔎Identify & prioritize which subsidies to tackle first
📍Articulate clear reform strategies
♾️Ensure lasting implementation
Read more👉 http://iisd.org/publications/guide/fossil-fuel-subsidy-phase-out-plans
#COP30
🔎Identify & prioritize which subsidies to tackle first
📍Articulate clear reform strategies
♾️Ensure lasting implementation
Read more👉 http://iisd.org/publications/guide/fossil-fuel-subsidy-phase-out-plans
#COP30
November 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Built around 3️⃣ core steps, our new fossil fuel subsidy phase-out guidance helps gov'ts:
🔎Identify & prioritize which subsidies to tackle first
📍Articulate clear reform strategies
♾️Ensure lasting implementation
Read more👉 http://iisd.org/publications/guide/fossil-fuel-subsidy-phase-out-plans
#COP30
🔎Identify & prioritize which subsidies to tackle first
📍Articulate clear reform strategies
♾️Ensure lasting implementation
Read more👉 http://iisd.org/publications/guide/fossil-fuel-subsidy-phase-out-plans
#COP30
📣Tomorrow at #COP30—Shifting public 💰 from fossil fuels➡️clean energy can demonstrate real progress for a just energy transition.
@cop30brazil.bsky.social, joins the ETC, COFFIS, & CETP for a closer look at policy reform & clean energy investment.
Learn more:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
@cop30brazil.bsky.social, joins the ETC, COFFIS, & CETP for a closer look at policy reform & clean energy investment.
Learn more:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
📣Tomorrow at #COP30—Shifting public 💰 from fossil fuels➡️clean energy can demonstrate real progress for a just energy transition.
@cop30brazil.bsky.social, joins the ETC, COFFIS, & CETP for a closer look at policy reform & clean energy investment.
Learn more:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...
@cop30brazil.bsky.social, joins the ETC, COFFIS, & CETP for a closer look at policy reform & clean energy investment.
Learn more:
www.iisd.org/events/cop-3...