At COP30, countries have the tools to fast track their coal to clean transitions. The challenge now is to support countries in implementing strong enabling policies. In Belem we have four events tackling exactly this 📈 poweringpastcoal.org/cop30/

Today the UN releases its NDC Synthesis report⏩ Several countries have used their NDCs to accelerate coal-to-clean transitions, but that’s far from enough. COP30 can be the moment we go beyond current NDCs and accelerate the transition away from coal. unfccc.int/news/the-dir...

Great news 🎉 Morocco has committed to phase out coal power by 2040, conditional on international support. With the UNFCCC's NDC Synthesis report expected soon, this commitment stands out as a particularly ambitious one. More here: poweringpastcoal.org/news/morocco...

3 more countries now have no active coal proposals 📉 Thailand has cancelled its last proposed coal plant while Uzbekistan and Tajikistan’s have also been shelved. Countries have the support and solutions to deliver similar commitments at COP30⏩ mailchi.mp/globalenergy...

6 coal-to-clean case studies have been included in the COP30 Granary of Solutions 🎉 This new platform collates concrete solutions that are accelerating progress for people, the climate, and the economy. View it here ⏩ www.climatechampions.net/action-agend... #ActionAgendaSolutions

For the first time on record, renewables have generated more of the world’s electricity than coal. Let that sink in. This is a sign of how cheap renewables are transforming the economics of power generation. Find out more in @ember-energy.org's report: ember-energy.org/latest-updat...

Interested in ensuring a just transition from coal-to-clean? We’ll be co-hosting a side-event on the topic at the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group Ministerial Meeting in Durban, South Africa on the 7th of October. Register for the event here: poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...

At #ClimateWeekNYC yesterday, the Coal Transition Commission, hosted by the PPCA, gathered governments and finance to discuss the priority next steps in the transition from coal to clean power. Explore examples of how we can accelerate this work here: poweringpastcoal.org/solutions-ba...

The world can move from coal power to clean energy, and our Solutions Bank shows how. Featuring 1️⃣7️⃣case studies from 5️⃣ continents, this Bank will contribute to the Action Agenda for COP30. Launching today at #ClimateWeekNYC. Find out more here ⏩ poweringpastcoal.org/solutions-ba...

In their new NDCs, Cambodia includes a moratorium on new coal and Australia highlights its coal fleet will be phased out by 2040. All eyes on #ClimateWeekNYC, when many countries will submit new NDCs. www.e3g.org/news/ndc-tra...

Central Europe turns from coal dependency to solar powerhouse 💪 The regions solar output has grown at double the pace of the EU as a whole. Hungary, Poland and Czechia stand out as key success stories. More from @ember-energy.org here: ember-energy.org/latest-updat....

Representatives from 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇰🇷🇵🇭🇪🇺 met today at #CEM16 in Busan to discuss coal-to-clean transitions in Asia-Pacific. They made clear that through these transitions, countries, including South Korea, can boost: ⬆️Economic Competitiveness ⬆️Job Creation ⬆️Energy Security

At #CEM16 tomorrow? Don’t miss our event with @forourclimate on coal to clean energy transitions around the world. Featuring @SelwinHart, Korean National Assembly member Kim Jungho, Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella of the Philippines and more. poweringpastcoal.org/events/from-...

Up next at #CEM16: How can countries in the Asia-Pacific region effectively transition from coal to clean energy? Join @SelwinHart, Korean National Assembly member Kim Jungho and Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella of the Philippines to find out. poweringpastcoal.org/events/from-...

Attending CEM16 in Busan? Join us in exploring how South Korea could accelerate its coal to clean transition using: 🔵Lessons from state-owned utilities 🔵Transition plans for industrial competitiveness 🔵Just transition strategies More info here ⏩ poweringpastcoal.org/events/from-...

🇮🇩 Indonesia wants to retire coal plants early but needs the funds to do it. What can the country do? Head of Secretariat @juliaskorupska argues that clear plans and commitments like ‘No New Coal’ and coal phase-out are crucial to secure investment. 👉 hijau.bisnis.com/read/2025072...

UN outlines how renewables are outperforming coal📈 🪙In most of the world, new solar has been cheaper than new coal for last 6yrs ⏩Renewables are faster to deploy than coal by average of 5yrs 🏁Total renewables generation set to surpass coal in 2025 Read the full report here:

Many OECD countries are seizing the economic benefits of a coal-to-clean transition. But how do more countries follow suit? At #LCAW2025, speakers said it was through blended finance for coal retirement, transition plans, and No New Coal commitments 👉 poweringpastcoal.org/insights/the...

"Energy transition can become a new growth engine for Korea” 🎉 But how can South Korea go from coal to clean power? In this documentary, Head of Secretariat Julia Skorupska says the key steps are setting a phase-out date and national transition plan. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC28...

“The direction of travel is clear: coal is on the way out, and more and more countries are delivering on their commitments to do so.” The PPCA’s Pallavi Singh outlines the state of the global coal transition and the challenges that lie ahead⏩ www.greeneconomycoalition.org/news-and-res...

Coal phase-out in developing nations is challenging, but even there, coal can no longer compete with other, clean energy sources. Head of PPCA Secretariat @juliaskorupska says even countries with coal reserves can benefit economically from phase-out. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...

Renewables overtake coal power in Poland for the first time 🎉 In the EU’s most coal dependant country, the transition to clean energy is well underway. Now is the time for nations to phase out coal and secure the huge economic potential of renewables. www.ft.com/content/ae92...

How to tackle rising energy prices and climate change all at once? PPCA Member and former coal city Katowice, Poland is turning to renewables. The city has just adopted a renewables plan that promises “lower energy costs and greater energy independence”. wkatowicach.eu/informacje/w...

Our two LCAW events saw: ⏩OECD countries sharing lessons from coal phase-out (🇬🇧🇨🇱🇪🇸🇮🇪) ⏩Emerging economies discuss financing solutions to retire coal early ⏩Business call for No New Coal commitments in NDC Read more on the next steps before COP30: poweringpastcoal.org/news/governm...

"There is no single model to how a country phases out coal" “But there are many examples of how countries, communities and businesses have worked together to make coal phase-out a reality" UK Minister McCarthy opening our event on progress and opportunity in coal transitions.

We are delighted with the FT’s focus on solving the world’s coal problem, but last week’s article is doing a disservice to the progress made so far. Read our letter to the editor, and follow our LCAW events this week, to find out more: www.ft.com/content/1e6a...

What can we learn from successful coal phase-outs and how can we catalyse further action? Register for our LCAW event to hear government, business and finance leaders take stock of the progress made since the Paris Agreement and plan for the decade ahead. poweringpastcoal.org/events/the-c...

The end of the coal era in Ireland, as the country ends coal use at its last coal power plant! Coal phase-out has been accompanied by a growth in wind power, which currently amounts to 33% of Ireland’s electricity, second in Europe only to Denmark. www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

10 years after the Paris Agreement, what progress have we made on coal phase-out and what opportunities to accelerate it further do we have now? Join us at London Climate Action Week to find out 👉 poweringpastcoal.org/events/the-c...

Latin America now has zero active coal power proposals. This is because renewables, not coal, are seen as giving a 'long-term competitive advantage'. To unlock green growth, countries should commit to no new coal - like new PPCA member Honduras👇 poweringpastcoal.org/news/momentu...

This major milestone is thanks to rising political momentum and regional cooperation on #CleanEnergy. ⚡ 🔹Brazil’s last planned coal plant has been marked “shelved” by @globalenergymon.bsky.social 🔹Today, Honduras has joined the @pastcoal.bsky.social, committing to No New Coal.

Latin America shelves its last plans for new coal 🎉 In 2015, 18 coal plants were proposed across the region. Last year, just two remained, in Brazil and Honduras. Today, there are no active coal plant projects on the continent. 🧵👇

Today, Honduras joins the PPCA, committing to not build any new coal power plants. 🎉 This means Latin America now has no active coal power proposals. Through the Call to Action for No New Coal, we call on countries to commit to No New Coal ahead of COP30. poweringpastcoal.org/news/momentu...

Coal can be replaced by clean energy, all while maintaining energy security. But to do this, there are key steps to get right. The PPCA met with governments and financial organisations last month to move this work forward. Here’s what we learnt: poweringpastcoal.org/news/a-secur...

Coal to clean transitions can boost energy security and growth 📈 But more support is needed for emerging economies 👉 8 countries, the EU, and investors met yesterday to discuss how transitions from coal to clean can be achieved for all. 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇩🇪🇮🇩🇫🇷🇺🇦🇵🇱🇦🇺🇪🇺

🚨 EU solar overtook coal for the FIRST TIME last year The BIGGEST fall in coal generation globally was in the EU in 2024, with many EU countries ranking among the world’s leaders in solar and wind 📉 ember-energy.org/lat...

On April 1st, the Salmisaari coal plant closed in Finland, marking a significant step towards Finnish coal phase-out. 🎉 ⏬Coal use now drops below 1% ⏬Reduced reliance on costly coal imports ⏬Lowered energy prices Read more here:

BREAKING: Finland replaces coal with wind power With today's closure of the Salmisaari coal plant, Finland’s coal use drops below 1%. By replacing coal with wind, Finland has reduced costly coal imports, lowered energy prices, and attracted investment. poweringpastcoal.org/news/finland...

The coal to clean transition has many challenges, but the benefits of clean, secure and affordable power are worth it. 🌍 Get the latest from the PPCA on real world success stories, innovative policy solutions and more. Sign up to our newsletter here: poweringpastcoal.org/sign-up/

Indonesia’s Cirebon 1 coal plant will close 7 years early, being replaced with 100% renewables. A new @creacleanair.bsky.social study shows this will prevent: ❤️‍🩹An estimated 6,000 air pollution-related deaths. 🪙$4.4 billion USD in associated economic burden. energyandcleanair.org/publication/...

‘Together, we can shape the future we want.’ COP Presidents call for the delivery of robust 2025 NDCs 📢 That’s we we’re calling on countries to commit to #NoNewCoal in their updated national contributions.

Climate Investment Fund endorses $85 Million USD coal phase-out deal for the Dominican Republic. 10 million MtCO2eq in GHG emissions saved ✅ Reduces costly reliance on imported coal ✅ Creates 2,000 green jobs ✅ cif.org/news/cif-end...

While the growth of coal power slows, renewables accelerate ⏩ Last week @carbonbrief.org reported that batteries, EVs and solar grew 3x as fast as the rest of China’s economy. This week, CBI reports that the green sector grew 3x as fast as the rest of the UK’s economy too.

The UK, Canada, the Marshall Islands and Singapore have included language on coal phase-out in their NDCs. With updated NDCs due by September, this is an opportunity for countries to embrace the economic benefits of clean energy. Putting #NoNewCoal in NDCs is the first step ✅

🪨 Do you believe in life after coal? Katowice does! This Polish city has just joined the @PastCoal (PPCA) and committed to phasing out #coal before 2030, pressuring #Poland to set a coal phase-out date and #JustTransition plan for the whole country.

New NDCs can unlock a prosperous, safer and healthier future. Committing to #NoNewCoal is the key first step. 26 countries and the EU have committed to reflect #NoNewCoal in their NDCs – nations who miss Monday’s NDC deadline still have time to act⏩ poweringpastcoal.org/news/countri...

What’s next for the coal to clean transition? In 2024, leaders from around the world gathered to help us answer that question. Here’s what we learnt and what we're doing next:

UK NDC continues momentum toward global coal phase-out ⏩ After phasing out coal last year, the UK’s updated NDC highlights its commitment to expand the Call to Action for No New Coal around the world. Find the 25 signatories of the CTA for NNC here: poweringpastcoal.org/news/countri...

EU solar powers past coal for the first time. 📈 Solar now produces 11% of the EU’s electricity compared to 10% of coal! The EU is proving a future free from coal is possible ☀️ Read @ember_energy's full report here: ember-energy.org/latest-insig...