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Tag: clean energy transitions
Geopolitical tensions are laying bare fragilities in the global energy system
Regional conflicts and geopolitical strains are highlighting significant fragilities in today’s global energy system, making clear the need for stronger policies and greater investments to accelerate and expand the transition to cleaner...
Empowering “Smart Cities” Toward Net Zero Emissions
The world’s cities can play a central role to accelerate progress towards clean, low-carbon, resilient and inclusive energy systems. This idea is recognized by climate and energy ministers from G20 nations who...
With Only 2 percent of Governments’ Recovery Spending Going to Clean Energy Transitions, Global Emissions Are Set to Surge to an all-time High
Governments worldwide are deploying an unprecedented amount of fiscal support aimed at stabilising and rebuilding their economies, but only about 2 percent of this spending has been allocated to clean energy measures,...
At Meeting of Global Commission, Energy and Climate Leaders Assess how to put People at the Heart of Clean Energy Transitions
The second meeting of the Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions took place today, bringing together 25 high-profile energy and climate figures from around the world to assess how to ensure...
Clean Energy Demand For Critical Minerals Set to Soar as the World Pursues Net Zero Goals
Supplies of critical minerals essential for key clean energy technologies like electric vehicles and wind turbines need to pick up sharply over the coming decades to meet the world’s climate goals, creating...
New Global Commission Headed by Danish Prime Minister Will Focus on Putting People at the Heart of Energy Transitions
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark will head a new high-level global commission that will examine ways to ensure people are at the centre of clean energy transitions around the world.
The new...