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Natalie Jones

@nataliejones.bsky.social
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Energy & climate policy at IISD. Sometimes international lawyer. Working on a just orderly and equitable transition away from fossil fuels in line with Paris Agreement goals.

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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Nice to see some scrutiny of #COP31 hosts Australia and Turkiye on the fossil fuel issue -- via @rishpardikar.bsky.social www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/ene...
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COP31 hosts Australia and Türkiye face the fossil-fuel question
There is likely to be pressure on the COP31 presidencies to include fossil fuel language as part of the agenda. The catastrophic floods in Nepal on August 26 and the damage they wrought are also set t...
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Germany has dropped its Roadmap for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels and here are my quick thoughts about it. www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/download/...
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Germany's Roadmap for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels- BMUKN - Download
The roadmap lays out the policy framework and the key strategies Germany will be pursuing in the various sectors in order to achieve its goal of climate neutrality and thus transition away from the us...
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Andreas Sieber @andreassieber.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Imagine you are Chris Bowen, Co-president of this years climate summit #COP31, its #ClimateWeek, but you travel to #SaudiArabia to make #oil deals. This goes beyond bad optics. Link to Ministerial Statement: minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/media-...
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 22/09/2026
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Starting a thread to track key speeches at New York Climate Week / UNGA & how they relate to fossil fuel phase out. First up, Albanese @albomp.bsky.social. Full text: www.pm.gov.au/media/climat...
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Climate Week Keynote Address
Thank you for the invitation to officially open Climate Group’s Climate Week NYC 2026.It’s great to be here with so many champions of climate action.Your CEO – Helen Clarkson.Your Chair – my friend Mi...
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 22/09/2026
This is going to be a thread of AI greenwashing getting pumped out at New York Climate Week Here's one from today: Siemens, raking in MOUNTAINS of $$ from selling gas turbines to data centres (not mentioned) says: “we are racing to mitigate this as fast as possible" apnews.com/article/clim...
On the other hand, Eva Riesenhuber, the head of sustainability at the German automation company Siemens, and Evelyn Wang, vice president for energy and climate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, said AI is too important to humanity and will help tackle climate change.

Data centers adding to climate and water problems “is not forever,” according to Wang, who told The Associated Press that data centers are five years away from being water neutral and about a decade away from no longer adding to planet-warming emissions.

Acknowledging these concerns, Riesenhuber said “we are racing to mitigate this as fast as possible because we are hooked on the intelligence, and we do need the intelligence to design the future that this planet needs.”a chart showing siemens gas turbine sales will add emissions the equivalent to pakistan
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Seriously good news from the EU. Arctic oil and gas drilling makes no sense from an energy security or a climate/environment perspective. Now the ball is in Norway's court - will they develop Arctic oil and gas regardless? www.reuters.com/business/ene...
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EU to keep opposing new Arctic oil drilling, despite pressure from Norway
The European Union will maintain its opposition to new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, a European Commission spokesperson said on Monday, despite Norwegian pressure to drop the EU ban.
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Glen Peters @glenpeters.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
UNEP has written a nice report on overshoot, though, perhaps 10 years too late. But I am somewhat surprised there is so little focus on the requirement of short-term action. Overshoot and non-overshoot both require deep & immediate reductions in emissions... www.unep.org/resources/li... 6/6
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Joe Taylor @climatejoe.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Hi @andyburnham.bsky.social, are you aware of this paper which is the best attempt to quantify how many tonnes of carbon emissions equate to one premature human death? Using the fossil fuel companies' estimates of Jackdaw and Rosebank's emissions, these facilities would kill around 60,000 people. 🧵
The Mortality Cost of Carbon by R Daniel Bressler from Nature Communications, 29th July 2021
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
became British yesterday and had THOUGHTS nataliejon.es/2026/08/05/o...
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On becoming British
In my youth, itching to leave my hometown and experience the big wide world, I did what so many others on the peripheries of empire have done, and headed straight for the metropole, for the heart o…
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Oil Change International @oilchange.org · 05/08/2026
📢 1/ New research released today by Oil Change Intl., ‘Broken Promises, Dirty Deals: Germany’s Fossil Fuel Finance Abroad and its Destructive Consequences’, uncovers how Germany is breaking its promise to stop using public money to fund fossil fuel projects overseas. ➡️ oilchange.org/news/uncover...
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Uncovered: German finance backs Amazon gas expansion, defying its own policy - Oil Change International
New research, ‘Broken Promises, Dirty Deals: Germany’s Fossil Fuel Finance Abroad and its Destructive Consequences’ (in Englisgh and German), conducted by Oil
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James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Lowering the cap on bus fares is such an uncomplicatedly positive move. I wonder how they'll fund it though... Oh... www.businessgreen.com/news/4533241...
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Rather an important update on claims that Burnham may be about to approve North Sea drilling… Ill-informed original reporting? A u-turn caused by campaigning? Let’s see what Monday brings, and obviously keep pushing. Fossil fuels? Andy, don’t Burn’em… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Text in updated BBC article reads: “Some in Westminster had been expecting an announcement on oil and gas in Burnham's first speech as PM, after he takes over on Monday.
But it is understood that plans are likely to be unveiled at a later date instead. A source close to Burnham said no final decisions in this area had yet been made.
While details of the oil and gas plans are not clear, the incoming prime minister is expected to uphold the manifesto commitment. One source said Burnham might pitch this as a significant change of direction but said any overt support for completely new licences is not on the cards.”
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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Quite an extraordinary interview by Colombia's incoming Minister of Envir., Fabio Arjona. He said the 3 enemies of sustainability are poverty, ignorance & environmental hysteria. Asked if they'd participate in the Santa Marta process to transition away from FFs...🧵 caracol.com.co/2026/07/03/m...
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MinAmbiente designado descarta acabar con la ANLA, pero pide que no se use para frenar proyectos
No obstante, Fabio Arjona, designado ministro de Ambiente del Gobierno de Abelardo de la Espriella revisará la contratación en el Ministerio de Ambiente y sus fondos adscritos.
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Here at #SB64 #JuneClimateMeetings we just had the #COP30 Presidency's consultation on the global Roadmap for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. Here are my thoughts on how it went 🧵
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I've been following the UAE Dialogue here at #SB64 #JuneClimateMeetings, with an ear out for all things fossil fuel transition, and here are my reflections. 🧵 First, what is the UAE Dialogue/what are we all doing here?
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IISD Energy @energy.iisd.org · 08/06/2026
⏰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...
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
And I'll be tracking all mentions of fossil fuels in the opening plenary -- so that you don't have to.
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Arrived in Bonn for #SB64 — if you’re there and want to connect, do reach out!
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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 28/05/2026
Cambridge University has started pulling hundreds of millions of pounds away from institutions that finance fossil fuels.
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HSBC, Barclays Among Banks Set to Lose Cambridge University Cash
Barclays Plc and HSBC Holdings Plc are among UK banks set to lose cash holdings from Cambridge University as it starts pulling hundreds of millions of pounds away from institutions that finance fossil fuels.
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Fiona Harvey @fionaharvey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I wrote this a year ago. Seems quite relevant again. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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How ‘out of touch’ Tony Blair became a serious threat to climate action
Even before his call for a net zero ‘reset’, there had been criticism of ex-PM’s lucrative links with fossil fuel nations
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
I’m at the First International Conference for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels (it’s the academic chapter today). I wonder if I’m the only New Zealander in attendance? As the NZ government is not coming.
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
On my way to Santa Marta, Colombia for the First International Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels. Hit me up if you’ll be there too!
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IISD Energy @energy.iisd.org · 22/04/2026
The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels is set to begin next week with gov'ts from +50 countries gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia to advance a just, orderly, & equitable transition. But what should credible plans look like? IISD’s @nataliejones.bsky.social explains 👇
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Nicolas Fulghum @nicolasfulghum.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
The next tipping point in the energy transition is approaching. Overall, solar has already been cheaper than fossil power for a while, but upfront costs used to be higher. That's no longer the case. Solar is now competitive upfront AND has vastly lower operating costs (no fuel).
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Daisy Dunne @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org · 26/03/2026
NEW: North Sea misinformation is rife in UK media, as the O&G lobby uses the energy crisis to push gov to issue new licences We tackle myths on emissions, tax, bills, jobs One key point is new drilling will barely change future output, as the basin is in decline www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-ni...
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
New publication alert! In the wake of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s Climate Change Advisory Opinion in July 2025, many questions have emerged about the implications of the opinion for various aspects of climate policy. www.iisd.org/projects/int...
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Unpacking the Implications of the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Climate Change
The ICJ made history with its long-awaited opinion on climate change in 2025. We’re laying out what states need to know about their legal obligations.
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Erin Sikorsky @erinsikorsky.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
A thread -- which world leaders are calling for a shift to clean energy as a security investment in light of Iran War? First up, French President Macron: "...everything we do to more toward the transition is also about reducing our dependence.." (1/x) #cleanenergyisnationalsecurity
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
NEW: Brief on roadmaps - what does a good roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels look like? Drawing on extensive case studies. Read the brief & accompanying case studies here: www.iisd.org/publications...
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Progressing the Transition Away From Fossil Fuels
This paper focuses on the practical question of how to design effective roadmaps for transitioning away from fossil fuels—at both global and national levels.
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Today's must-read: "Europe faces a clear choice: allegiance to the US, fossil energy dependence and declining living standards for the majority or an independent foreign policy anchored in green development and wellbeing." transitionsecurity.org/trillion-dol...
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Trillion Dollar Bills: The Costs of Transatlantic Dependence for Europe
From imposing fossil energy dominance to NATO spending targets, the US is extracting more from Europe and putting the climate transition at risk.
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Nick Cunningham @nickcunningham.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
US LNG companies to enjoy windfall profits from war started by US government
LNG stocks up
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
In current circumstances, investing in more LNG seems a bizarre choice at best. Why lock the world into more insecure, volatile, unsustainable energy supply? But that's what the Italian export credit agency, SACE, is considering doing in Argentina. @recommon.org
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Isabella M. Weber @isabellamweber.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
The war on Iran likely brings a new oil price shock and windfall profits. So, who stands to win? Our research shows: Last time around (2022), the US reaped the largest fossil fuel profits of any country ($377bn). 50% went to the top 1%, only 1% to the bottom 50%. A🧵
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
My thoughts are with the ordinary people of Iran and all countries in the Middle East/Gulf region affected by this war. My thoughts are also with the people of countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, who will be the hardest hit by rising oil prices due to the Strait of Hormuz closure.
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 21/01/2026
"European countries now reliant on US liquified natural gas shipments, creating risk of higher bills amid recent tensions" We in the climate space have been warning against this for years now. The Adults In The Room all kept insisting we had to switch gas providers for "energy security". Well, look
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Trump has growing stranglehold over EU and UK energy supply, study shows
European countries now reliant on US liquified natural gas shipments, creating risk of higher bills amid recent tensions
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 13/01/2026
New analysis out today from Rhodium Group showing data centres were one of the major drivers of the first rise in total economy-wide emissions in the US in years Uncontrolled growth of demand has helped boost coal growth, in conjunction with the LNG export boom -> rhg.com/research/us-...
a chart showing rising ghg emissions in the US - partly thanks to buildings
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
I very commonly get asked for my advice to current students seeking jobs in the climate space. So I wrote it up: nataliejon.es/2025/12/09/m... What did I miss?
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My advice for a student hoping to get a job in climate
Every month I speak to at least two or three students who have reached out to me, usually on LinkedIn, who are hoping to get a job once they graduate in the climate space. I figure for each of thes…
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Great climate news: the UK’s publicly-backed export credit agency, UKEF, is withdrawing $1.15b in support for a hugely damaging gas project in Mozambique: www.ft.com/content/b2ea...
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UK to withdraw financing for Total’s Mozambique LNG project
Energy chief has warned he is ready to ‘exercise all my contractual rights’ if governments do not stand by contracts
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Megan Darby @climatemegan.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
🤥The #COP30 presidency said ~80 countries opposed a fossil fuel roadmap but that included 42 members of the Least Developed Countries bloc which denies taking that position. 14 countries were listed as both for and against! 🔥 investigation by @carbonbrief.org www.carbonbrief.org/revealed-lea...
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Revealed: Leak casts doubt on COP30’s ‘informal list’ of fossil-fuel roadmap opponents - Carbon Brief
Carbon Brief has obtained a leaked copy of the “informal list” of countries that were characterised as “blocking” the fossil-fuel roadmap’sat COP30.
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Many of us were wondering about this supposed "opposed" list during COP30. Great to have it clarified! Notably, many of these opposing countries didn't speak out publicly/in negotiations against the roadmap idea -- perhaps not wanting to face criticism.
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 28/11/2025
SCOOP: Carbon Brief has exclusively obtained a list of 84 countries "opposed" to adding a fossil-fuel roadmap to COP30 deal – but our analysis found a series of contradictions & likely errors For eg 14 on list are also roadmap "supporters" Read more➡️ www.carbonbrief.org/...
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IISD Energy @energy.iisd.org · 26/11/2025
#Breaking | The Gov't of the UK has adopted a policy to ban new oil and gas exploration. 👏 With this plan—which includes just transition elements for workers & communities—the UK becomes the 🌎's largest producer so far to end new licensing. 🧵1/4 @nataliejones.bsky.social
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Tessa Khan @tessakhan.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Huge news from the UK today: after UN climate talks in which there was a massive fight over language on fossil fuels, the UK government today announced that it will in fact be keeping many millions of barrels of oil & gas in the ground. Deeds rather than just words for a change! 🧵
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
👀 So while all eyes were on the budget, Ministers just slipped out their North Sea Future Plan. While it’s good to see them stick to manifesto pledge not to grant new licenses, it’s a shame to see approval of “tiebacks” to existing fields - unnecessary concession that undermines climate messages
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
The BBC is reporting that today the UK government will announce that restrictions on new oil and gas licenses will be relaxed. Specifically, exploration that extends existing fields ("tie-backs") will be allowed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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North Sea exploration rules to be relaxed in new Labour plan - BBC News
The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
It's day 13 of #COP30 and it may be the last day, for real this time. Several "L docs" have dropped--ie text in decision format--but we're still waiting on the big one (the "mutirao text").
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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Of course France will say this, but if you ask India, they'll say the EU is blocking on finance and this is the main obstacle to a deal.
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James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
It’s very hard to see what the opposition is to a roadmap beyond ‘we just want to burn lots more fossil fuels’. It’s just a promise to discuss a roadmap and it’s for a ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels, not a full phase out. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Cop30: dozens of countries threaten to block resolution unless it contains roadmap to fossil fuel phase-out
Exclusive: The Guardian understands Brazil had been planning to drop a roadmap to a transition away from fossil fuels amid opposition from petro states
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