On 6-9th of June 2024, about 373 million citizens in 27 countries across Europe will be able to vote in the European elections. Following the COP28 decision in December 2023 agreeing on a global tripling target for renewable energy by 2030, the topic of renewable energy is a key topic
The urgency to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, as underscored by the latest IPCC Assessment Report (AR6), has heightened the imperative for immediate and concerted action. With the energy sector being a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, achieving this goal necessitates a radical transformation in the
Transforming the system of energy production, leaving behind the age of fossil fuels and entering an era of producing energy with clean, renewable sources is not only economically feasible but socially and environmentally indispensable. Furthermore, in the face of anthropogenic climate change it is morally imperative particularly for the industrialised
The global transition to renewable energy is not just about technology—it’s about leadership. Legislators play a critical role in shaping policies that enable the shift to clean energy, create frameworks for affordable and equitable access to capital, and lay the groundwork to create a just energy transition for all. At
(Source: 123RF) The global transition to renewable energy is advancing rapidly, but geopolitical challenges continue to shape its trajectory. On February 26, 2025, the Global Renewables Congress convened Parliamentarians, experts, and RE stakeholders in a webinar to explore how renewable energy policies can remain resilient and effective in an evolving
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