Fossil fuels are a dead end, warns UN chief
Energy transition is good for jobs
Accelerating energy transitions in line with a livable climate could double energy jobs, up to 122 million by 2050 according to a new report. It also finds a substantial boost to the global economy. Read more.
Damilola Ogunbiyi: Ending energy poverty saves lives and the planet
As the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, Damilola Ogunbiyi is passionate about ending energy poverty. Progress demands collective commitment and clear plans, tools and finance, with the upcoming high-level dialogue on energy offering a chance to mobilize action.
A push for economies run on renewables
2020 could have been a gamechanger for climate. But the planet’s biggest polluters barely met or even missed renewable energy targets. A new report urges a paradigm shift towards assessing all economic activities based on transitioning to renewable energy. Read more.
Energy transition comes to the Arctic
The small island of Grímsey sits exactly on the Arctic Circle. It may be remote and sparsely populated, but that hasn't stopped local people from agreeing to stop using fossil fuels and embrace renewable energy. Read more.
End the addiction to coal
The UN chief told the Powering Past Coal Alliance Summit that now is the time to phase out coal, as among the most important actions to limit global warming. Plus: It’s now cheaper to build renewable energy systems. Read the statement.
An island for clean energy
Denmark’s largest construction project in its history is about to commence—an artificial wind energy island generating electricity for up to 10 million European households. Read full story
The Race Is on for a Net-Zero Economy
UN climate champions have launched the Race to Zero Breakthroughs. It defines a roadmap with targets for over 20 key economic sectors, from aviation to steel production, to get to net-zero carbon emissions and slow the pace of climate change. Read more.