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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!
The gov'ts of BC & Canada have allocated at least 3.93B to LNG by the end of 2030. Budget 2025 paved the way for more subsidies.
Canada has a wealth of opportunities to build an economy that aligns with its climate goals. LNG is not one of them.
Read more👇
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
Canada has a wealth of opportunities to build an economy that aligns with its climate goals. LNG is not one of them.
Read more👇
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
December 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The gov'ts of BC & Canada have allocated at least 3.93B to LNG by the end of 2030. Budget 2025 paved the way for more subsidies.
Canada has a wealth of opportunities to build an economy that aligns with its climate goals. LNG is not one of them.
Read more👇
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
Canada has a wealth of opportunities to build an economy that aligns with its climate goals. LNG is not one of them.
Read more👇
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
📣Next Week—As electricity demand ⬆️ & climate action becomes increasingly urgent, what is needed to deliver 24/7, reliable power in #India?
Join us for a 1st look at 🆕 research on opportunities for firm & dispatchable renewable energy.
Register👇
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Join us for a 1st look at 🆕 research on opportunities for firm & dispatchable renewable energy.
Register👇
www.iisd.org/events/fossi...
@cstep-india.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 5:08 AM
📣Next Week—As electricity demand ⬆️ & climate action becomes increasingly urgent, what is needed to deliver 24/7, reliable power in #India?
Join us for a 1st look at 🆕 research on opportunities for firm & dispatchable renewable energy.
Register👇
www.iisd.org/events/fossi...
@cstep-india.bsky.social
Join us for a 1st look at 🆕 research on opportunities for firm & dispatchable renewable energy.
Register👇
www.iisd.org/events/fossi...
@cstep-india.bsky.social
💥What did COP30 deliver on #JustTransition?
A new Just Transition Mechanism—long demanded by labour & civil society—is being hailed as one of the most consequential just transition outcomes to date.
IISD’s Jonas Kuehl unpacks takeaways with JET-CR Knowledge Hub👇
www.jetknowledge.org/news/just-tr...
A new Just Transition Mechanism—long demanded by labour & civil society—is being hailed as one of the most consequential just transition outcomes to date.
IISD’s Jonas Kuehl unpacks takeaways with JET-CR Knowledge Hub👇
www.jetknowledge.org/news/just-tr...
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
💥What did COP30 deliver on #JustTransition?
A new Just Transition Mechanism—long demanded by labour & civil society—is being hailed as one of the most consequential just transition outcomes to date.
IISD’s Jonas Kuehl unpacks takeaways with JET-CR Knowledge Hub👇
www.jetknowledge.org/news/just-tr...
A new Just Transition Mechanism—long demanded by labour & civil society—is being hailed as one of the most consequential just transition outcomes to date.
IISD’s Jonas Kuehl unpacks takeaways with JET-CR Knowledge Hub👇
www.jetknowledge.org/news/just-tr...
Net-zero LNG facilities do not make LNG #NetZero.
Burning the fuel is responsible for ¾ of its emissions. By focusing on facilities, #Canada overlooks #LNG’s largest contribution to climate change.
New @iisd.org article: www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
Burning the fuel is responsible for ¾ of its emissions. By focusing on facilities, #Canada overlooks #LNG’s largest contribution to climate change.
New @iisd.org article: www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
December 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Net-zero LNG facilities do not make LNG #NetZero.
Burning the fuel is responsible for ¾ of its emissions. By focusing on facilities, #Canada overlooks #LNG’s largest contribution to climate change.
New @iisd.org article: www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
Burning the fuel is responsible for ¾ of its emissions. By focusing on facilities, #Canada overlooks #LNG’s largest contribution to climate change.
New @iisd.org article: www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
Emissions from #LNG Canada Phase 1 and 2 are expected to be equal to adding 900,000 cars to the road.
Expanding LNG in Canada won't lower domestic emissions + is not a climate solution for trading partners abroad.
🆕 explainer:
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
Expanding LNG in Canada won't lower domestic emissions + is not a climate solution for trading partners abroad.
🆕 explainer:
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
December 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Emissions from #LNG Canada Phase 1 and 2 are expected to be equal to adding 900,000 cars to the road.
Expanding LNG in Canada won't lower domestic emissions + is not a climate solution for trading partners abroad.
🆕 explainer:
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
Expanding LNG in Canada won't lower domestic emissions + is not a climate solution for trading partners abroad.
🆕 explainer:
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
A coordinated, state-led, & inclusive energy transition can help Indonesia sustain economic growth, while phasing out coal.
For a truly #JustTransition, community concerns & circumstances must be front & centre. New research outlines 8 recommendations.
www.iisd.org/publications...
For a truly #JustTransition, community concerns & circumstances must be front & centre. New research outlines 8 recommendations.
www.iisd.org/publications...
December 4, 2025 at 2:27 AM
A coordinated, state-led, & inclusive energy transition can help Indonesia sustain economic growth, while phasing out coal.
For a truly #JustTransition, community concerns & circumstances must be front & centre. New research outlines 8 recommendations.
www.iisd.org/publications...
For a truly #JustTransition, community concerns & circumstances must be front & centre. New research outlines 8 recommendations.
www.iisd.org/publications...
The energy transition offers #Indonesia a greener economy & ⬇️emissions. But for lasting impact, the transition must be inclusive—engaging women, youth, & other vulnerable groups.
Our 🆕 report shares recommendations for inclusive, region-specific pathways:
www.iisd.org/publications...
Our 🆕 report shares recommendations for inclusive, region-specific pathways:
www.iisd.org/publications...
December 3, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The energy transition offers #Indonesia a greener economy & ⬇️emissions. But for lasting impact, the transition must be inclusive—engaging women, youth, & other vulnerable groups.
Our 🆕 report shares recommendations for inclusive, region-specific pathways:
www.iisd.org/publications...
Our 🆕 report shares recommendations for inclusive, region-specific pathways:
www.iisd.org/publications...
New Report—How can #Indonesia advance a just energy transition beyond coal?
🔹 Design a just transition roadmap with coal-dependent communities
🔹 Expand social safety nets for informal workers
🔸 Mainstream gender equality & social inclusion
👉 www.iisd.org/publications...
🔹 Design a just transition roadmap with coal-dependent communities
🔹 Expand social safety nets for informal workers
🔸 Mainstream gender equality & social inclusion
👉 www.iisd.org/publications...
December 3, 2025 at 5:35 AM
New Report—How can #Indonesia advance a just energy transition beyond coal?
🔹 Design a just transition roadmap with coal-dependent communities
🔹 Expand social safety nets for informal workers
🔸 Mainstream gender equality & social inclusion
👉 www.iisd.org/publications...
🔹 Design a just transition roadmap with coal-dependent communities
🔹 Expand social safety nets for informal workers
🔸 Mainstream gender equality & social inclusion
👉 www.iisd.org/publications...
As the 🌍 transitions to clean energy, gov'ts must ensure energy policies respond to the needs of women, girls & marginalized groups.
Following #COP30, @iisd.org's Shruti Sharma outlines 3️⃣ ways gender-responsive energy policies can deliver a fairer & faster energy transition. 👇
Following #COP30, @iisd.org's Shruti Sharma outlines 3️⃣ ways gender-responsive energy policies can deliver a fairer & faster energy transition. 👇
December 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
📣Tomorrow: Don't miss the launch of our new report exploring how #Indonesia's coal reliant provinces can advance an inclusive #energy transition.
Featuring speakers from Traction Energy Asia, Humanis Foundation, Union Aid Abroad, @iisd.org & @iesr.or.id
Register now: www.iisd.org/events/partn...
Featuring speakers from Traction Energy Asia, Humanis Foundation, Union Aid Abroad, @iisd.org & @iesr.or.id
Register now: www.iisd.org/events/partn...
December 2, 2025 at 5:16 AM
📣Tomorrow: Don't miss the launch of our new report exploring how #Indonesia's coal reliant provinces can advance an inclusive #energy transition.
Featuring speakers from Traction Energy Asia, Humanis Foundation, Union Aid Abroad, @iisd.org & @iesr.or.id
Register now: www.iisd.org/events/partn...
Featuring speakers from Traction Energy Asia, Humanis Foundation, Union Aid Abroad, @iisd.org & @iesr.or.id
Register now: www.iisd.org/events/partn...
📣We’re #HIRING | Are you an experienced communications professional interested advancing the transition away from fossil fuels?
We’re looking for a Senior Communications Officer with experience in 🌎 media + the climate & energy landscape.
Apply now! iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/861
We’re looking for a Senior Communications Officer with experience in 🌎 media + the climate & energy landscape.
Apply now! iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/861
December 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
📣We’re #HIRING | Are you an experienced communications professional interested advancing the transition away from fossil fuels?
We’re looking for a Senior Communications Officer with experience in 🌎 media + the climate & energy landscape.
Apply now! iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/861
We’re looking for a Senior Communications Officer with experience in 🌎 media + the climate & energy landscape.
Apply now! iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/861
To ensure a just transition, #Indonesia must weave social justice into its policy design & implementation.
This Wednesday, get a first look our 🆕 report exploring how Indonesia can work with vulnerable groups to advance a #JustTransition.
Register now 👇
www.iisd.org/events/partn...
This Wednesday, get a first look our 🆕 report exploring how Indonesia can work with vulnerable groups to advance a #JustTransition.
Register now 👇
www.iisd.org/events/partn...
December 1, 2025 at 2:13 AM
To ensure a just transition, #Indonesia must weave social justice into its policy design & implementation.
This Wednesday, get a first look our 🆕 report exploring how Indonesia can work with vulnerable groups to advance a #JustTransition.
Register now 👇
www.iisd.org/events/partn...
This Wednesday, get a first look our 🆕 report exploring how Indonesia can work with vulnerable groups to advance a #JustTransition.
Register now 👇
www.iisd.org/events/partn...
💰 #NetZero is cheaper than fossil fuel dependence
☀️ No one country can stop the renewables revolution
⛰️ Peak fossil fuel demand is coming
❗ Beware of gas lock-in
🤝 Climate action & energy access go together
Here’s what we learned from @iea.org’s #WEO2025 👉 www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
☀️ No one country can stop the renewables revolution
⛰️ Peak fossil fuel demand is coming
❗ Beware of gas lock-in
🤝 Climate action & energy access go together
Here’s what we learned from @iea.org’s #WEO2025 👉 www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
💰 #NetZero is cheaper than fossil fuel dependence
☀️ No one country can stop the renewables revolution
⛰️ Peak fossil fuel demand is coming
❗ Beware of gas lock-in
🤝 Climate action & energy access go together
Here’s what we learned from @iea.org’s #WEO2025 👉 www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
☀️ No one country can stop the renewables revolution
⛰️ Peak fossil fuel demand is coming
❗ Beware of gas lock-in
🤝 Climate action & energy access go together
Here’s what we learned from @iea.org’s #WEO2025 👉 www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
#G20 leaders failed to recommit to their fossil fuel subsidy reform pledge this year—where do countries go from here?
Outside the Group, coalitions like COFFIS & CETP are showing that shifting public financial flows is not only possible but practical.
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
Outside the Group, coalitions like COFFIS & CETP are showing that shifting public financial flows is not only possible but practical.
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
November 28, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#G20 leaders failed to recommit to their fossil fuel subsidy reform pledge this year—where do countries go from here?
Outside the Group, coalitions like COFFIS & CETP are showing that shifting public financial flows is not only possible but practical.
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
Outside the Group, coalitions like COFFIS & CETP are showing that shifting public financial flows is not only possible but practical.
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
Next week | As #Indonesia moves beyond coal, how can policy-makers ensure a just transition?
Join us for the launch of our new report exploring #JustTransition pathways & solutions for including vulnerable communities as vital partners.
Register now: www.iisd.org/events/partn...
Join us for the launch of our new report exploring #JustTransition pathways & solutions for including vulnerable communities as vital partners.
Register now: www.iisd.org/events/partn...
November 27, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Next week | As #Indonesia moves beyond coal, how can policy-makers ensure a just transition?
Join us for the launch of our new report exploring #JustTransition pathways & solutions for including vulnerable communities as vital partners.
Register now: www.iisd.org/events/partn...
Join us for the launch of our new report exploring #JustTransition pathways & solutions for including vulnerable communities as vital partners.
Register now: www.iisd.org/events/partn...
There is one fly in the ointment—the plan includes an exception for oil & gas production on or near to existing offshore fields (also called “tiebacks”).
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November 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
There is one fly in the ointment—the plan includes an exception for oil & gas production on or near to existing offshore fields (also called “tiebacks”).
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#Breaking | The Gov't of the UK has adopted a policy to ban new oil and gas exploration. 👏
With this plan—which includes just transition elements for workers & communities—the UK becomes the 🌎's largest producer so far to end new licensing.
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@nataliejones.bsky.social
With this plan—which includes just transition elements for workers & communities—the UK becomes the 🌎's largest producer so far to end new licensing.
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@nataliejones.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
#Breaking | The Gov't of the UK has adopted a policy to ban new oil and gas exploration. 👏
With this plan—which includes just transition elements for workers & communities—the UK becomes the 🌎's largest producer so far to end new licensing.
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@nataliejones.bsky.social
With this plan—which includes just transition elements for workers & communities—the UK becomes the 🌎's largest producer so far to end new licensing.
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@nataliejones.bsky.social
What does the future of energy look like? The @iea.org #WEO2025 shows a range of possible futures—yet crosscutting trends make a few things clear:
☀️Renewables are the fastest growing energy source
💰#NetZero has the lowest overall energy system cost
👉 www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
☀️Renewables are the fastest growing energy source
💰#NetZero has the lowest overall energy system cost
👉 www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
What does the future of energy look like? The @iea.org #WEO2025 shows a range of possible futures—yet crosscutting trends make a few things clear:
☀️Renewables are the fastest growing energy source
💰#NetZero has the lowest overall energy system cost
👉 www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
☀️Renewables are the fastest growing energy source
💰#NetZero has the lowest overall energy system cost
👉 www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
At #COP30, +80 countries supported a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels. While it didn’t make the final text, momentum is ⬆️—so what comes next?
Leaving Belém, IISD's Vance Culbert & Jonas Kuehl discuss why fossil fuel subsidies reform is key & practical pathways forward. 👇
Leaving Belém, IISD's Vance Culbert & Jonas Kuehl discuss why fossil fuel subsidies reform is key & practical pathways forward. 👇
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 PM
At #COP30, +80 countries supported a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels. While it didn’t make the final text, momentum is ⬆️—so what comes next?
Leaving Belém, IISD's Vance Culbert & Jonas Kuehl discuss why fossil fuel subsidies reform is key & practical pathways forward. 👇
Leaving Belém, IISD's Vance Culbert & Jonas Kuehl discuss why fossil fuel subsidies reform is key & practical pathways forward. 👇
If the G20 as a group isn’t moving forward, members can & must still show leadership.
Our 🆕 report shows that, across 5️⃣ selected G20 countries, between 30% and 55% of fossil fuel subsidy measures could be removed immediately.
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Our 🆕 report shows that, across 5️⃣ selected G20 countries, between 30% and 55% of fossil fuel subsidy measures could be removed immediately.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
If the G20 as a group isn’t moving forward, members can & must still show leadership.
Our 🆕 report shows that, across 5️⃣ selected G20 countries, between 30% and 55% of fossil fuel subsidy measures could be removed immediately.
3/5
Our 🆕 report shows that, across 5️⃣ selected G20 countries, between 30% and 55% of fossil fuel subsidy measures could be removed immediately.
3/5
The #G20 has not renewed its longstanding commitment to fossil fuel subsidy reform—but country leaders can still take action.
First agreed in 2009, G20 countries have reaffirmed their commitment each year—yet in yesterday’s Leaders’ Declaration, it is noticeably absent.
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First agreed in 2009, G20 countries have reaffirmed their commitment each year—yet in yesterday’s Leaders’ Declaration, it is noticeably absent.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The #G20 has not renewed its longstanding commitment to fossil fuel subsidy reform—but country leaders can still take action.
First agreed in 2009, G20 countries have reaffirmed their commitment each year—yet in yesterday’s Leaders’ Declaration, it is noticeably absent.
🧵1/5
First agreed in 2009, G20 countries have reaffirmed their commitment each year—yet in yesterday’s Leaders’ Declaration, it is noticeably absent.
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The Int'l Court of Justice made clear that states have a legal obligation to prevent harm from #ClimateChange, including addressing #FossilFuel production & subsidies.
🆕 analysis warns most NDCs by fossil fuel producers don't plan to transition away from fossil fuels.
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
🆕 analysis warns most NDCs by fossil fuel producers don't plan to transition away from fossil fuels.
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
November 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The Int'l Court of Justice made clear that states have a legal obligation to prevent harm from #ClimateChange, including addressing #FossilFuel production & subsidies.
🆕 analysis warns most NDCs by fossil fuel producers don't plan to transition away from fossil fuels.
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
🆕 analysis warns most NDCs by fossil fuel producers don't plan to transition away from fossil fuels.
www.iisd.org/articles/ins...
#CleanCooking sits high on the G20 agenda—yet LPG can be part of the problem. How can leaders take action?
🗺️Clean cooking roadmaps prioritizing non-fossil options
⏲️Milestones to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, that don't benefit low-income households
More 👇
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
🗺️Clean cooking roadmaps prioritizing non-fossil options
⏲️Milestones to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, that don't benefit low-income households
More 👇
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
November 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
#CleanCooking sits high on the G20 agenda—yet LPG can be part of the problem. How can leaders take action?
🗺️Clean cooking roadmaps prioritizing non-fossil options
⏲️Milestones to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, that don't benefit low-income households
More 👇
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
🗺️Clean cooking roadmaps prioritizing non-fossil options
⏲️Milestones to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, that don't benefit low-income households
More 👇
www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
NEW ANALYSIS | Our assessment of all fossil fuel subsidies in #G20 countries Brazil, Germany, Italy, Mexico, & South Africa shows how quick gains in reforming subsidies are possible, while most fiscal value lies in measures requiring well-planned, medium-term reforms.
👉 www.iisd.org/publications...
👉 www.iisd.org/publications...
November 22, 2025 at 7:06 AM
NEW ANALYSIS | Our assessment of all fossil fuel subsidies in #G20 countries Brazil, Germany, Italy, Mexico, & South Africa shows how quick gains in reforming subsidies are possible, while most fiscal value lies in measures requiring well-planned, medium-term reforms.
👉 www.iisd.org/publications...
👉 www.iisd.org/publications...
What are trade unions calling for at #COP30?
The JET-CR Knowledge Hub, caught up with @bertdewel.bsky.social, @ituc.bsky.social, to discuss how a Belém Action Mechanism (BAM) can underpin the Just Transition Work Programme.
Learn more 👉
www.jetknowledge.org/news/just-tr...
The JET-CR Knowledge Hub, caught up with @bertdewel.bsky.social, @ituc.bsky.social, to discuss how a Belém Action Mechanism (BAM) can underpin the Just Transition Work Programme.
Learn more 👉
www.jetknowledge.org/news/just-tr...
November 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
What are trade unions calling for at #COP30?
The JET-CR Knowledge Hub, caught up with @bertdewel.bsky.social, @ituc.bsky.social, to discuss how a Belém Action Mechanism (BAM) can underpin the Just Transition Work Programme.
Learn more 👉
www.jetknowledge.org/news/just-tr...
The JET-CR Knowledge Hub, caught up with @bertdewel.bsky.social, @ituc.bsky.social, to discuss how a Belém Action Mechanism (BAM) can underpin the Just Transition Work Programme.
Learn more 👉
www.jetknowledge.org/news/just-tr...