When the lights go out, it's easy to focus on the event that caused the outage—but the more important question is what it tells us about the system behind it. Indonesia's recent blackouts are a reminder that for energy systems resilience matters just as much as reliability. 👇

In India, solar irrigation is demonstrating how countries can implement clean energy solutions that benefit communities & farmers. IISD’s Hrishabh Chandra explains, technology is often the easy part—financing & institutional supports are vital for long-term success. 📹 Watch 👇

Canada & Alberta’s industrial carbon price is likely too low to drive major investments in low-carbon tech. Our 🆕 report with @naviusresearch.bsky.social finds an ambitious price could deliver billions in new investment & ⬇️ emissions. 📗 iisd.org/publications...

Canada & Alberta have announced plans for construction of a new oil pipeline estimated to cost between CAD 35.2 & CAD 43.7 bn—taxpayers could be responsible for 90% of the bill. Difficulty finding a private company to lead the project reflects the pipeline’s questionable business case. 🧵1/4

Carbon pricing in Southeast Asia is more than just a climate dialogue—it's also about competitiveness, trade, & investment. In the 1st #CarbonMarketMonitor, IISD's Francesse Joy Cordon-Navarro says gov'ts move at different speeds but the direction is clear. 🆕 Newsletter: mailchi.mp/iisd.org/car...

Today, the governments of British Columbia and Canada announced CAD 3.9 billion in new federal support for the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL)—this electricity infrastructure will largely be used to power new LNG production. 🧵 1/4

We're #Hiring | Do you have experience working on energy transitions & transport electrification in the Philippines? We are looking for a policy advisor to join our team supporting research & policy developments for a clean energy transition! Learn more: https://iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/905

Canada’s current industrial carbon price—a minimum of CAD 110/t in 2040—is far below what's needed to meet climate goals. 🆕 analysis finds that the price can be substantially higher while still protecting industry competitiveness. 📗 www.iisd.org/publications... With @naviusresearch.bsky.social

Industrial carbon pricing is a critical tool to ⬇️ Canada's emissions—but the price must be strong to be effective. A high ambition scenario rising to CAD 380/t in 2040 could: ⬇️emissions ⬆️low-carbon investments Report: iisd.org/publications... @naviusresearch.bsky.social | @aaroncosbey.bsky.social

Distributed renewable energy works best when it is tailored to local electricity demand. New research shows how village energy plans can guide system design, storage needs, & lower costs—helping communities choose the right energy solution. Report: www.iisd.org/publications...

☀️ Distributed renewable energy is already cheaper than the grid in rural India—even without subsidies. Implementing these systems based on local grid conditions & demand patterns can provide affordable, reliable energy long-term. New report: www.iisd.org/publications...

How can Canada’s Budget 2026 deliver a more sustainable & secure economy? The Green Budget Coalition, with IISD, recommends: 🏘️Giving financial support to people, not fossil fuels 🌎Aligning Canada's finance system with climate goals 📈Strengthening the industrial carbon price

🗣️“Santa Marta was a moment. It has to become a process.” During #LCAW2026, the outcome report from the 1st Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels was handed over to the COP30 Presidency with the goal of contributing to a 🌎 fossil fuel transition roadmap. 🧵1/2 @wemeanbusiness.bsky.social

Carbon pricing is moving into the mainstream across the ASEAN region. The question is no longer whether a carbon price should be in place, but how gov'ts can deliver competitive & fair systems. Here are 4 takeaways from a regional workshop in Brunei Darussalam. 🧵1/5

London Climate Action Week #LCAW2026 is underway with a practical question for governments: How do national climate commitments become real-world delivery? Stronger NDCs are not only about headline emissions targets. They need to guide implementation. Learn how 👇 🧵1/6

How can India build a competitive battery manufacturing ecosystem? At #BatterySummit2026 IISD's Swasti Raizada emphasized a need to: 💰Ensure policies de-risk investments in battery component production 🤝Deepen innovation through public-private partnerships Learn more: www.iisd.org/publications...

London Climate Action Week kicks off tomorrow with civil society, policy-makers, & global leaders looking to build momentum on key issues including: 🛢️Transitioning away from fossil fuels 🌞Advancing renewable energy In London? Connect with us in-person, follow along for updates! 👇

As Just Transition Work Programme negotiations in #Bonn enter the final stretch, are countries any closer to an agreement? With talks scheduled to wrap up tomorrow, Panama's Jocabed Reina Solano Miselis discusses issues at the heart of a #JustTransition. 📽️ JET-CR Knowledge Hub

“The question is no longer whether we transition away from fossil fuels, but how.” In Bonn, @nataliejones.bsky.social called for a science-led global roadmap, country-led national plans, aligned finance and a clear path through future COPs. Watch 👇

How can India reduce import dependence + build a resilient & competitive domestic battery ecosystem? Next week in New Delhi, join us at Battery Summit 2026 for a closer look at domestic manufacturing & state level policy opportunities. Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Republic of the Marshall Islands has declared a state of emergency in response to the energy crisis. On the sidelines of Bonn, Climate Envoy Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner emphasizes that the long-term solution is energy independence, clean technologies, & transitioning away from fossil fuels. 👇

Energy shocks have shown the cost of fossil fuel dependence.  Tomorrow in Bonn, the COP30 Presidency hosts consultations on its roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels. Watch @paoyanguas.bsky.social explain how we got here in 60 seconds. 👇

📣 This week marked the 1st meeting of the Veredas Dialogue in #Bonn: bringing countries & stakeholders together to discuss how to align 🌎 finance with climate goals, while ensuring developing countries receive the support they need to act. Here are a couple reflections: 🧵1/4

Santa Marta demonstrated how first mover countries are implementing a transition away from fossil fuels. As Bonn talks continue, @paoyanguas.bsky.social emphasizes predictable signals from UNFCCC processes can provide a lifeline for national actors facing domestic headwinds to maintain momentum.

🌱 This week was the seventh edition of the Trade and Environment Week at the @wto.org, which brought together #WTO members and stakeholders to advance dialogue on #Trade and #Environment issues – and IISD experts were at the table. 👇 1/5

⏰Starting in 1hr—How can Santa Marta's momentum build political weight for the transition away from fossil fuels at Bonn? At #SB64, this press conference will provide insights on where fossil fuel transition processes stand + new opportunities. 📽️ Watch: unfccc.int/event/intern...

Bonn climate talks kick off next week! Our experts will be on the ground tracking discussions on: ➡️Transitioning away from fossil fuels ➡️Financial reform & transition investment ➡️The Just Transition Work Programme ➕More Connect in-person 👇or follow online ➡️ www.iisd.org/events/insid...

“Discussions of climate change are not only about climate, it is about finance, trade, human rights, health, development, & security.” This #WorldEnvironmentDay IISD's @ivetta.bsky.social emphasizes that transitioning away from fossil fuels offers far reaching economic, climate, & social benefits.

This Monday at SB64 | As UN Climate Change meetings begin in Bonn, global experts will set the stage for talks on transitioning away from fossil fuels. Tune in to explore how Santa Marta momentum can ⬆️ political weight & advance action in the UNFCCC. Learn more ➡️ iisd.org/events/sb-64...

How can Santa Marta momentum carry into WTO & UNFCCC climate talks? At a WTO panel yesterday, @nataliejones.bsky.social discussed growing political weight behind the transition away from fossil fuels & why trade, finance, & development are central to the conversation. 📗 www.iisd.org/articles/exp...

“It’s no use being a secure supplier of a product people no longer need.” As the 🌏 shifts away from fossil fuels, Canada's oil & gas expansion risks a massive miscalculation. ✍️ @patriciafuller.bsky.social, Chris Severson-Baker, @pembina.org & Daniel Rotman, @equiterre.bsky.social: tgam.ca/3RQsSyk

“If Canada’s LNG projects can’t stand on their own two feet, then public dollars should not prop them up." IISD’s Steven Haig warns that LNG projects are risky investments & subsidies shift some of that risk from corporations onto Canadians. 🗞️ @writermjs.bsky.social thenarwhal.ca/canada-germa...

In April, 4 gov'ts awarded 79 new oil & gas exploration licences—enough to emit ~59.8 MtCO2 if combusted. IISD’s @olivier-bvk.bsky.social & Eduardo Posada warn this prolongs fossil fuel dependence & expands climate risks: https://www.iisd.org/publications/newsletter/may-2026-carbon-minefields

The Bonn climate conference is just a few weeks away. Building on momentum from Santa Marta, governments have an opportunity to raise ambition on fossil fuel transition within formal UN climate negotiations. Full story: www.iisd.org/articles/exp...

Yesterday, Canada announced the Ksi Lisims facility will export 1 million tonnes of LNG to Germany annually by the early 2030s. Yet LNG expansion comes with significant public costs and will increase emissions both in Canada and abroad. 🧵1/4

Canadian municipalities face a significant infrastructure deficit—sustainable design can help ⬇️ costs & emissions. This Thursday in Winnipeg, join us for an in-person event exploring how urban development patterns shape municipal finances & the climate impacts. More ➡️ www.iisd.org/events/how-f...

Building a competitive battery sector requires not only natural resources, but also clear policy direction, supportive investment conditions, & coordination across the value chain.  How can Indonesia strengthen battery manufacturing? 🧵1/7

Governments around the world spend more than USD 2 trillion annually on environmentally harmful subsidies. 💵 🛢️ Reforming these subsidies is crucial for closing the nature finance gap and protecting biodiversity. 🌱 Learn more in our guide ➡️ https://bit.ly/43iDusb

Energy security & the energy transition must be solved together, not treated as competing agendas.  This was the clear message from a recent discussion on Indonesia's long-term energy security featuring policy-makers, state-owned enterprises, & civil society. Here are some takeaways: 🧵1/4

What role did #JustTransition play in Santa Marta? Ahead of the high-level segment, the People’s Summit brought together trade unions, experts, Indigenous groups, & more to ensure the energy transition is also an engine for social transformation. Learn more from the JET-CR Knowledge Hub 👇

What does it take to keep Indonesia’s +280 million people powered long term? Saleh Abdurrahman from the National Energy Council of Indonesia & IISD’s Achmad Zacky Ambadar discuss how fossil fuel subsidy reform & expanding renewables, can support an affordable, sustainable energy system.

BREAKING—Canada’s announcement of progress on a new pipeline & weakening of industrial carbon pricing erodes the last pillar of Canadian climate policy. IISD's Nichole Dusyk warns changes risk the carbon price no longer delivering on its intended purpose. https://bit.ly/4wv4yBQ

🎯 If the goal is to protect South African households from rising fuel costs, across-the-board tax cuts are an inefficient answer. Targeted support can do more for those who need it most without draining public revenue. Read more: mg.co.za/thought-lead...

An effective industrial carbon price is the last remaining pillar of Canada’s climate policy. Our upcoming modeling makes clear that postponing a CAD 130/tonne price until 2040 cannot be justified on economic grounds + has climate & competitiveness risks. Our statement 👉 iisd.org/articles/sta...

“You can’t sanction the sun, & you don’t need a pipeline for a battery. It’s time South Africa's energy policy caught up with the technology advances.” As the gov't looks to ⬆️gas imports, Richard Halsey explains how batteries & renewables can ⬆️energy security. www.businessday.co.za/opinion/2026...

📣We’re #Hiring | Do you have a strong understanding of EU policy processes & experience working on energy & climate topics? We are looking for an EU Energy Policy Advisor to join our team! Learn more and apply by May 18th: iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/901

As gov’ts around the world restructure their economies away from fossil fuels, 🇨🇦 is stuck in a loop of fossil fuel development. IISD signed a joint letter urging PM Carney to reach a final agreement on crucial aspects of the Canada-AB MOU on climate & energy policies: https://bit.ly/4wicqXx

Public ownership gives India's state-owned energy companies a strategic edge when it comes to advancing #CleanEnergy. New research emphasizes that mandates aligned with national climate targets, alongside just transition planning, will be key for success. www.iisd.org/publications...

Industrial carbon pricing is the central pillar of Canada’s climate policy, but it needs strong, clear rules to be effective. A well-designed system ensures major polluters who ⬇️ their emissions beyond what’s required can sell credits & encourage investment in decarbonization. 🧵 1/3

What happened at Santa Marta—and what comes next? Held amid a global energy crisis, gov'ts met to discuss the transition away from fossil fuels. The challenge now is no longer a lack of initiatives but better connecting the many efforts already underway. https://bit.ly/4mYuCkq