“More than 80 countries supported a transition away from fossil fuels, but were blocked by countries that refused to support this necessary step. More than 90 countries supported improved protection of forests. That too did not make it into the final agreement.” Carolina Pasqualil, Greenpeace Brazil

An actual just energy transition needs two things: a clear plan to get rid of fossil fuels, and serious money for climate adaptation. COP30 ended weak on both.

We do have the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM), but what is a just transition mechanism w/o the money or political will to make it happen?

Very sorry to hear that. Thank you for all you have done

Read our colleague Max Roser’s article, “The world’s energy problem”, for a global perspective on this issue: ourworldindata.org/worlds-energ...