Climate Change Solutions Update

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  • COP30 and the Just Clean Energy Transition

    The COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil highlighted efforts to implement the Paris Agreement by transitioning from coal to clean energy in developing countries. The Kinetic Coalition, led by C2ES, is driving investment in clean energy systems in emerging economies through energy transition credits, with a focus on affordable, reliable, and secure electricity to meet Paris Agreement goals. The Final Report of the Transition Credits Coalition (TRACTION), led by MAS, aims to establish integrity and demand for energy transition credits, emphasizing a just transition for coal plant workers and communities. The partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation and the signing of a Statement of Support for Energy Transition Credits by various sectors demonstrate a commitment to advancing energy prosperity and accelerating the clean energy transition.

    https://www.c2es.org/2025/11/cop30-and-the-just-clean-energy-transition/

  • All you need to know about the outcome of COP30

    COP30 in Belém, Brazil saw a strong focus on transitioning from promises to action in the fight against climate change, with discussions on phasing out fossil fuels, climate finance, and transitioning to renewable energy. Indigenous and frontline communities pushed for justice, leading to the demarcation of Indigenous territories and the creation of the Belém Action Mechanism for a just transition. Momentum for a fossil fuel phase-out grew, with countries like Brazil and Colombia moving towards this goal. Despite delays in funding, progress was made towards a just transition and a global push to end fossil fuels, driven by people-powered leadership. The upcoming International Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels aims to address the finance gap and support vulnerable nations in adapting to climate impacts.

    https://350.org/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-outcome-of-cop30/

  • ‘When finance flows, ambition grows”: COP30’s call for action

    At COP30, discussions highlighted the crucial role of financial mobilization in addressing the climate crisis, with the UN General Assembly President emphasizing the need for up to $1.3 trillion in annual climate finance to reach vulnerable countries. Renewable energy, particularly solar power, has emerged as the fastest-growing and cheapest energy source globally. Climate finance is seen as the "lifeblood" of climate action, capable of turning plans into progress and ambition into implementation. The UN climate chief stresses the importance of demonstrating that climate cooperation is working, as investments made now can shape the growth story of the 21st century, creating jobs, lowering living costs, improving health outcomes, protecting communities, and securing a more resilient, prosperous planet for all. This message is being delivered at COP30 in Belém to drive home the importance of financial support in achieving climate solutions.

    https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/11/1166376

  • COP30 draft text includes energy transition minerals in UN climate first

    Countries attending COP30 in Belém, Brazil are discussing the implications of extracting minerals for clean energy technologies, with a focus on the social and environmental risks of scaling up supply chains. The UN panel report emphasizes the importance of putting human rights at the core of mineral value chains, particularly for minerals like copper, cobalt, and lithium that are in high demand. Developing countries, including African nations, are advocating for fair and sustainable mineral supply chains for the energy transition, highlighting the need for strong social and environmental safeguards, sustainable consumption patterns, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples. There is debate over the inclusion of language on transitioning away from fossil fuels, with developing countries calling for technical assistance and international cooperation for a just energy transition, while developed countries are exploring alternatives to creating a new institution.

    https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/11/14/cop30-draft-text-includes-energy-transition-minerals-in-un-climate-first/

  • COP30: Brazil leads a new global effort to accelerate multilevel climate action

    Brazil and Germany have been announced as the first co-chairs of the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) until 2027, aiming to enhance collaboration between national and subnational governments in climate policy and finance. The Plan to Accelerate the Solution (PAS) on Multilevel Governance was launched to advance global climate cooperation and implement the Paris Agreement, with a goal to include multilevel governance structures in 100 national climate plans by 2028 and train 6,000 public officials and practitioners in CHAMP-endorsing countries by the same year. The implementation of the PAS will be led by Brazil's Ministry of Cities and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, supported by various global initiatives, reaffirming their commitment to institutionalizing multilevel governance as a cornerstone of climate implementation. Germany's significant investment in climate and biodiversity projects worldwide, including subnational initiatives, further supports the coalition's efforts to advance global implementation and highlights the importance of tangible climate action in cities like Belém, Brazil.

    https://www.c40.org/news/cop30-brazil-leads-a-new-global-effort-to-accelerate-multilevel-climate-action/