Friday, January 23 2026 Climate Solutions Update

Recent research on agrivoltaics indicates its potential to increase global crop yields by over 1,800 million tonnes annually, generating an estimated $1 trillion in additional agricultural income and providing sufficient calories for over 2.1 billion people. Agrivoltaics is characterized as a systems-level solution, addressing critical challenges such as food insecurity, climate stress, land-use conflicts, and economic vulnerability, while enhancing sustainability, soil-crop productivity, and socioeconomic resilience.

In Colombia, a global conference is currently underway, aimed at accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels. Supported by 24 countries, including major fossil fuel producers, this initiative focuses on establishing legal, economic, and social pathways for a just transition. The conference underscores the urgency of moving beyond fossil fuels, promoting cooperation among governments, businesses, and philanthropies, and seeking international support for developing countries like Namibia, Guyana, and Nigeria.

Additionally, the European Union achieved a significant renewable energy milestone in 2025, with solar and wind together supplying a record 30% of its power—surpassing coal and hydro for the first time—while solar energy alone accounted for a notable share of this increase. Moving forward, it is crucial to remove barriers to battery deployment and phase out reliance on Russian gas by 2027 to sustain this momentum in renewable energy development.

Participants in Terra.do’s Learning for Action fellowship are gaining critical skills as they engage in hands-on climate solutions, empowering them to drive impactful change in their communities and careers.
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Globally, agrivoltaics could enhance food security as it promises to increase crop yields by 1.8 billion tonnes annually, addressing climate stress and economic vulnerability.
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CATL is transforming battery design in China as their AI-driven technology wins a prestigious award, enhancing performance and accelerating the energy transition.
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Massachusetts is advancing its electric grid by exploring a bottom-up DSO model, enhancing energy equity and integrating renewable resources like solar and EVs.
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In 2025, the EU achieved a historic milestone as solar generated a record 13% of electricity, significantly surpassing fossil fuels and advancing the transition to renewable energy sources.
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Colombia is spearheading a global initiative to phase out fossil fuels as it launches a fossil fuel transition platform, uniting 24 countries in pursuit of a sustainable energy future.
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Jiangsu province in China is leading the way in renewable energy as 13.49 GW of offshore wind power connects to the grid, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and supplying clean electricity.
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The Soneva Secret resort in the Maldives is now powered by a floating solar plant that supplies up to 90% of its electricity, significantly reducing diesel use and carbon emissions.
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In Honolulu, the upcoming Electric Home Show will showcase Quilt’s heat pump HVAC system, demonstrating major advancements in clean energy solutions that support Hawaii’s 100% clean energy goal.
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Places mentioned in this update: China, Colombia, Guyana, Hawaii, Honolulu, Jiangsu, Maldives, Massachusetts, Namibia, Nigeria, Yancheng