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ETC says countries can triple climate ambition by COP30

The latest insights briefing from the Energy Transitions Commission, Credible Contributions: Bolder Plans for Higher Climate Ambition in the Next Round of NDCs, calls for industry and government collaboration to raise the ambition of the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by COP30.

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Australia-East Asia Iron Ore Green Corridor Feasibility Study

A new study conducted by the West Australia-East Asia Iron Ore Green Corridor Consortium, based on analysis by the Energy Transitions Commission, reveals the feasibility of deploying ships powered by clean ammonia on the iron ore trade routes between West Australia and East Asia.

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The Costs of Avoiding Deforestation

The ETC’s new report highlights financial challenges and the need to address fundamental drivers of deforestation. This is a supplementary report to Financing the Transition: How to make the money flow for a net-zero economy, published in March 2023.

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Assessing the commitments from COP26

This ETC Short reviews the commitments made during COP26. This is an updated version of the Short published on 12/11/2021 which reviewed the commitments from the first week of COP26.

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Speech by Lord Adair Turner, Chair of the Energy Transitions Commission, at the COP26 ‘Destination 2030’

Adair Turner presented the Energy Transitions Commission’s analysis of how latest pledges from first week of COP26 might help to close gap to a 1.5°C pathway. The speech was presented at the Destination 2030 event, a stock-take session of what has been achieved at COP26 so far, exploring what’s necessary, what’s possible & what’s already underway to deliver the promise of Paris & keep 1.5°C alive. Hosted by the UN High Level Climate Champions in partnership with the UK COP26 presidency.

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Material Economics launches EU Biomass report

The ETC developed the analytical work alongside Material Economics to refine global perspectives on the role of bioresources in a net-zero economy. Their deep dive on bioresource use in Europe provides a stark reminder that a course correction on biomass supply is urgently needed regionally.

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A zero-carbon China by mid-century

China can achieve the twin goals of net-zero carbon emissions and becoming a rich developed economy by 2050, a new report by the Energy Transitions Commission and Rocky Mountain Institute has shown.

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Energy Storage Summit

2025 is set to be a pivotal year for the global energy transition, as we reach the halfway point in a significant decade for the planet on its path to net zero. Energy Storage Summit aims to highlight the fundamental role that energy storage will play in this journey, and will strive to recognise, explore and analyse key challenges that may present themselves on the trajectory ahead.

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Decarb Connect – Industrial Decarbonisation Conference

2025 is the decisive year for the UK government and industrials to accelerate the decarbonisation of the hardest to abate sectors and move the dial from commitment to implementation on Net Zero targets. Decarb Connect UK will gather 200+ industrial emitters, policy decision makers, industrial cluster partners, financiers and technology providers to engage in meaningful discussions to examine the status, build on learnings to drive decarbonisation and address how industrials in the UK can capitalise on profit-boosting opportunities and remain market competitive.

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London Climate Action Week

London Climate Action Week harnesses the power of London for global climate action. The week aims to demonstrate the whole of society engagement needed to support the delivery of decarbonisation and resilience as well as stimulate other global cities to host similar events.

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