Molly Lempriere
@mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org
Section editor for policy at Carbon Brief
I’m at COP30 in Belém, covering adaptation, just transition and the mitigation work programme.
Lots still happening - particularly with adaptation finance, GGA indicators and a potential just transition action mechanism
Drop me a message if you want to chat about any of these topics
Lots still happening - particularly with adaptation finance, GGA indicators and a potential just transition action mechanism
Drop me a message if you want to chat about any of these topics
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I’m at COP30 in Belém, covering adaptation, just transition and the mitigation work programme.
Lots still happening - particularly with adaptation finance, GGA indicators and a potential just transition action mechanism
Drop me a message if you want to chat about any of these topics
Lots still happening - particularly with adaptation finance, GGA indicators and a potential just transition action mechanism
Drop me a message if you want to chat about any of these topics
References to unilateral trade measures have been expanded in the note, but there remains substantial disagreement on their inclusion.
The EU's CBAM is highlighted specifically - it is expected to decrease developing country incomes $5.9bn while increasing developed countries' income by $2.5bn
The EU's CBAM is highlighted specifically - it is expected to decrease developing country incomes $5.9bn while increasing developed countries' income by $2.5bn
November 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
References to unilateral trade measures have been expanded in the note, but there remains substantial disagreement on their inclusion.
The EU's CBAM is highlighted specifically - it is expected to decrease developing country incomes $5.9bn while increasing developed countries' income by $2.5bn
The EU's CBAM is highlighted specifically - it is expected to decrease developing country incomes $5.9bn while increasing developed countries' income by $2.5bn
New 'informal notes' have been published for the just transition work programme.
The option for a just transition mechanism - the Belem Action Mechanism - now includes an alternative for an 'action plan'
This follows the EU tabling this as an option on Friday, having pushed back on the BAM
The option for a just transition mechanism - the Belem Action Mechanism - now includes an alternative for an 'action plan'
This follows the EU tabling this as an option on Friday, having pushed back on the BAM
November 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
New 'informal notes' have been published for the just transition work programme.
The option for a just transition mechanism - the Belem Action Mechanism - now includes an alternative for an 'action plan'
This follows the EU tabling this as an option on Friday, having pushed back on the BAM
The option for a just transition mechanism - the Belem Action Mechanism - now includes an alternative for an 'action plan'
This follows the EU tabling this as an option on Friday, having pushed back on the BAM
The first draft negotiating text for national adaptation plans was published yesterday, with 145 sets of brackets - the third most of any COP30 text so far - and 12 options
The biggest sticking point for NAPs is finance, with G77+China emphasising the need for public finance to support adaptation
The biggest sticking point for NAPs is finance, with G77+China emphasising the need for public finance to support adaptation
November 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The first draft negotiating text for national adaptation plans was published yesterday, with 145 sets of brackets - the third most of any COP30 text so far - and 12 options
The biggest sticking point for NAPs is finance, with G77+China emphasising the need for public finance to support adaptation
The biggest sticking point for NAPs is finance, with G77+China emphasising the need for public finance to support adaptation
Informal notes for the just transition work programme are up!
Still lots to be decided (21 optns), including on unilateral trade measures, the establishment of a just transition mechanism (Belem Action Mechanism, or BAM), etc.
Significantly, for the first time critical minerals have been included!
Still lots to be decided (21 optns), including on unilateral trade measures, the establishment of a just transition mechanism (Belem Action Mechanism, or BAM), etc.
Significantly, for the first time critical minerals have been included!
November 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Informal notes for the just transition work programme are up!
Still lots to be decided (21 optns), including on unilateral trade measures, the establishment of a just transition mechanism (Belem Action Mechanism, or BAM), etc.
Significantly, for the first time critical minerals have been included!
Still lots to be decided (21 optns), including on unilateral trade measures, the establishment of a just transition mechanism (Belem Action Mechanism, or BAM), etc.
Significantly, for the first time critical minerals have been included!
The first draft of a negotiating text for the global goal on adaptation was published yesterday at #COP30
It incls. 51 sets of brackets and 18 options, highlighting how much disagreement there is
This incl.4 options focused on the indicators post-COP30, with the AGN suggestion for a 2yr programme
It incls. 51 sets of brackets and 18 options, highlighting how much disagreement there is
This incl.4 options focused on the indicators post-COP30, with the AGN suggestion for a 2yr programme
November 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The first draft of a negotiating text for the global goal on adaptation was published yesterday at #COP30
It incls. 51 sets of brackets and 18 options, highlighting how much disagreement there is
This incl.4 options focused on the indicators post-COP30, with the AGN suggestion for a 2yr programme
It incls. 51 sets of brackets and 18 options, highlighting how much disagreement there is
This incl.4 options focused on the indicators post-COP30, with the AGN suggestion for a 2yr programme
Despite some suggesting that Trump's tariffs could inadvertently lower emissions due to the economic damage they could create, CB analysis finds that the impact might only be 0.3% of emissions this year
So, there's no upside?
Full piece here: www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-tru...
So, there's no upside?
Full piece here: www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-tru...
July 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Despite some suggesting that Trump's tariffs could inadvertently lower emissions due to the economic damage they could create, CB analysis finds that the impact might only be 0.3% of emissions this year
So, there's no upside?
Full piece here: www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-tru...
So, there's no upside?
Full piece here: www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-tru...
"I’m not going to sugar coat it – we have a lot more to do before we meet again in Belém," said Simon Stiell.
We must find a way to get to the hard decisions sooner. We need leaders and ministers to roll up their sleeves."
We must find a way to get to the hard decisions sooner. We need leaders and ministers to roll up their sleeves."
June 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
"I’m not going to sugar coat it – we have a lot more to do before we meet again in Belém," said Simon Stiell.
We must find a way to get to the hard decisions sooner. We need leaders and ministers to roll up their sleeves."
We must find a way to get to the hard decisions sooner. We need leaders and ministers to roll up their sleeves."
India says that it is surprised with the speed of the gavel, given the length of the text. It says that elements are missing from the text.
This should be taken on the record, and whether this is a mistake should be considered.
This should be taken on the record, and whether this is a mistake should be considered.
June 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
India says that it is surprised with the speed of the gavel, given the length of the text. It says that elements are missing from the text.
This should be taken on the record, and whether this is a mistake should be considered.
This should be taken on the record, and whether this is a mistake should be considered.
Bolivia notes that it hasn't seen the document, and will need time after it's uploaded to review it before it can be adopted.
Iraq for G77+China states that it is not in a position to adopt the agenda item as it hasn't seen it, and requests that the plenary be extended to allow parties to review it
Iraq for G77+China states that it is not in a position to adopt the agenda item as it hasn't seen it, and requests that the plenary be extended to allow parties to review it
June 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Bolivia notes that it hasn't seen the document, and will need time after it's uploaded to review it before it can be adopted.
Iraq for G77+China states that it is not in a position to adopt the agenda item as it hasn't seen it, and requests that the plenary be extended to allow parties to review it
Iraq for G77+China states that it is not in a position to adopt the agenda item as it hasn't seen it, and requests that the plenary be extended to allow parties to review it
Turkey has said it will also continue constructively engaging to help reach a decision, and pointed to its commitment to multilateralism
June 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Turkey has said it will also continue constructively engaging to help reach a decision, and pointed to its commitment to multilateralism
Australia has said it will work to help resolve the question of who will host COP31 - them or Turkey.
New Zealand added its support for the "unique partnership" of Australia and the Pacific Islands as host for COP31
France, Norway and Switzerland added their support
New Zealand added its support for the "unique partnership" of Australia and the Pacific Islands as host for COP31
France, Norway and Switzerland added their support
June 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Australia has said it will work to help resolve the question of who will host COP31 - them or Turkey.
New Zealand added its support for the "unique partnership" of Australia and the Pacific Islands as host for COP31
France, Norway and Switzerland added their support
New Zealand added its support for the "unique partnership" of Australia and the Pacific Islands as host for COP31
France, Norway and Switzerland added their support
The closing plenary of the #SB62 has finally gotten underway, more than three hours late, with the co-chair noting there are elements without conclusion
June 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The closing plenary of the #SB62 has finally gotten underway, more than three hours late, with the co-chair noting there are elements without conclusion
Draft conclusions for the just transition work programme have now been published at #SB62, and include a number of key principles being welcomed by observers.
This includes the continued inclusion of an option for a new institutional arrangement in para. 28, which will be further discussed at COP30
This includes the continued inclusion of an option for a new institutional arrangement in para. 28, which will be further discussed at COP30
June 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Draft conclusions for the just transition work programme have now been published at #SB62, and include a number of key principles being welcomed by observers.
This includes the continued inclusion of an option for a new institutional arrangement in para. 28, which will be further discussed at COP30
This includes the continued inclusion of an option for a new institutional arrangement in para. 28, which will be further discussed at COP30
As people file into the negotiation room to continue work on the global goal on adaptation on the penultimate day of Bonn #SB62, a silent action outside calls for the inclusion of finance,
The goal to double adaptation finance comes to an end this year, with nothing specific agreed to follow
The goal to double adaptation finance comes to an end this year, with nothing specific agreed to follow
June 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
As people file into the negotiation room to continue work on the global goal on adaptation on the penultimate day of Bonn #SB62, a silent action outside calls for the inclusion of finance,
The goal to double adaptation finance comes to an end this year, with nothing specific agreed to follow
The goal to double adaptation finance comes to an end this year, with nothing specific agreed to follow
I’m in Bonn for the #SB62 negotiations with @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social
Give me a shout if you have any tips about adaptation, mitigation or the just transition work programme, or if you fancy a coffee and a catchup
Give me a shout if you have any tips about adaptation, mitigation or the just transition work programme, or if you fancy a coffee and a catchup
June 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I’m in Bonn for the #SB62 negotiations with @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social
Give me a shout if you have any tips about adaptation, mitigation or the just transition work programme, or if you fancy a coffee and a catchup
Give me a shout if you have any tips about adaptation, mitigation or the just transition work programme, or if you fancy a coffee and a catchup
Low-carbon power met more than 40% of global electricity demand in 2024, driven by the continued surge in solar power which was up 29% from 2023
However, due to demand increases driven by heatwaves, emissions still crept up by 1.6% to a record high of 14.6bntCO2
www.carbonbrief.org/power-sector...
However, due to demand increases driven by heatwaves, emissions still crept up by 1.6% to a record high of 14.6bntCO2
www.carbonbrief.org/power-sector...
April 8, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Low-carbon power met more than 40% of global electricity demand in 2024, driven by the continued surge in solar power which was up 29% from 2023
However, due to demand increases driven by heatwaves, emissions still crept up by 1.6% to a record high of 14.6bntCO2
www.carbonbrief.org/power-sector...
However, due to demand increases driven by heatwaves, emissions still crept up by 1.6% to a record high of 14.6bntCO2
www.carbonbrief.org/power-sector...
Trump pulling the US out of the Paris Agreement is “more annoying” than “dire”, says John Kerry. “The energy transition is not dependent on one elected official in one country.”
The “price point is going to decide what happens here, and the fact is that oil and gas is more expensive”.
The “price point is going to decide what happens here, and the fact is that oil and gas is more expensive”.
March 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Trump pulling the US out of the Paris Agreement is “more annoying” than “dire”, says John Kerry. “The energy transition is not dependent on one elected official in one country.”
The “price point is going to decide what happens here, and the fact is that oil and gas is more expensive”.
The “price point is going to decide what happens here, and the fact is that oil and gas is more expensive”.
For this week's DeBriefed, I took a look at the Super Grid expansion of the 1950/60s, and the similarities between objections to it and today's expansion,
Thanks to @katrinanavickas.bsky.social for talking to me about what can be learnt from the communication campaign at the time
Thanks to @katrinanavickas.bsky.social for talking to me about what can be learnt from the communication campaign at the time
March 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
For this week's DeBriefed, I took a look at the Super Grid expansion of the 1950/60s, and the similarities between objections to it and today's expansion,
Thanks to @katrinanavickas.bsky.social for talking to me about what can be learnt from the communication campaign at the time
Thanks to @katrinanavickas.bsky.social for talking to me about what can be learnt from the communication campaign at the time
Wind and solar have helped avoid cumulative emissions of some 460m tonnes of carbon dioxide (MtCO2) over the past five years, since the introduction of the Green Deal. This has continued the trend seen in the previous five years too, with solar in particular picking up pace
January 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Wind and solar have helped avoid cumulative emissions of some 460m tonnes of carbon dioxide (MtCO2) over the past five years, since the introduction of the Green Deal. This has continued the trend seen in the previous five years too, with solar in particular picking up pace
The US has released its NDC, announcing a goal of reducing its net greenhouse gas emissions by 61-66% below 2005 levels in 2035.
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December 19, 2024 at 10:32 AM
The US has released its NDC, announcing a goal of reducing its net greenhouse gas emissions by 61-66% below 2005 levels in 2035.
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Some key takeaways from the plan include a breakdown of the electricity mix:
🌬️43-50 GW of offshore wind,
🍃27-29 GW of onshore wind,
☀️45-47 GW of solar power
🔋23-27 GW of battery capacity,
🗻4-6 GW of long-duration energy storage,
And flexibility technologies
🌬️43-50 GW of offshore wind,
🍃27-29 GW of onshore wind,
☀️45-47 GW of solar power
🔋23-27 GW of battery capacity,
🗻4-6 GW of long-duration energy storage,
And flexibility technologies
December 13, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Some key takeaways from the plan include a breakdown of the electricity mix:
🌬️43-50 GW of offshore wind,
🍃27-29 GW of onshore wind,
☀️45-47 GW of solar power
🔋23-27 GW of battery capacity,
🗻4-6 GW of long-duration energy storage,
And flexibility technologies
🌬️43-50 GW of offshore wind,
🍃27-29 GW of onshore wind,
☀️45-47 GW of solar power
🔋23-27 GW of battery capacity,
🗻4-6 GW of long-duration energy storage,
And flexibility technologies
The just transition work program is leaving Baku without an agreed text the president has confirmed in the closing plenary
November 23, 2024 at 11:39 PM
The just transition work program is leaving Baku without an agreed text the president has confirmed in the closing plenary