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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA)

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A coalition of national and sub-national governments, businesses and organisations working to advance the transition from unabated coal power to clean energy.

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Michael Folkerson @mfolkerson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
As co-chair of the @pastcoal.bsky.social, Minister Dabrusin convened a roundtable with members to highlight how strengthened int'l collab on the global shift from #coal power will bring more stable #energy markets, new econ opportunities, and greater econ and climate #resilience poweringpastcoal.org
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The electrification wave is here. Powering it with clean energy rather than coal delivers lower costs, greater energy security, a more flexible grid and higher emission reductions. Our new analysis, out today at LCAW ⏩ poweringpastcoal.org/news/electri...
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Beyond Fossil Fuels @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Do you remember 2016? We do. Pokémon Go, Beyonce’s Lemonade, Snapchat. More importantly, since 2016: 💪 25 🇪🇺 countries have announced coal phaseouts❗ 💪 61% of coal plants across the continent have shut down❗ Geopolitical tensions might be high, but it's important to remember how far we've come.
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Unlocking power system flexibility is critical to expanding renewable energy. New CTC analysis explores the near-term role of coal flexibility under strict guardrails, in order to make space for the next wave of clean power. Read the Flex Report here: poweringpastcoal.org/wp-content/u...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Nearly half of ASEAN’s coal fleet can be retired with existing financial solutions. Learn how countries can unlock this opportunity for clean, reliable power: poweringpastcoal.org/strands-of-w...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
How can we accelerate coal transitions around the world? At #COP30, the Coal Transition Commission released two new reports: “From Flex to Phase-Out”, and “Growing the Pipeline of Coal-to-Clean Projects” to answer these questions. Read more here: poweringpastcoal.org/strands-of-w...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
The latest Coal Transition Commission analysis highlights how governments, financiers, and partners can accelerate coal transitions together. Release at #COP30 on Wednesday, read the two reports here: poweringpastcoal.org/strands-of-w...
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Binnu @binnu.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
These papers really helped us roll up our sleeves and get into very practical challenges & solutions to enable more coal retirement and to take a nuanced look at the role of coal during the transition. Huge kudos to the teams at @rockymtninst.bsky.social and @transitionzero.org for authoring these.
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
JUST LAUNCHED: new reports show nearly half of ASEAN’s coal fleet can be retired with existing financial solutions⏫ These #CTCReports outline pathways to accelerate coal transitions while keeping power reliable and affordable. Read them here: poweringpastcoal.org/strands-of-w...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
STARTING SOON: Watch the launch of the latest Coal Transition Commission reports 📈 Indonesia and France will open this Indonesia Pavilion session on coal-to-clean transitions in emerging economies. Watch live: www.youtube.com/@indonesiapa...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
This Monday, the Republic of Korea joined the PPCA and made its coal phase-out pledge official 🎉 With the nation being the 4th largest coal importer in the world, this could save billions in energy imports. Read more about our new members here: poweringpastcoal.org/news/republi...
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Republic of Korea and Bahrain join the Powering Past Coal Alliance at COP30 - PPCA
Latest additions build momentum for ambition on the coal-to-clean transition in Belem Belém, Brazil, 17th November 2025: Today at the UN Climate Summit COP30, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Bahrain j...
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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 18/11/2025
Like the 🇪🇺, South Korea is at @cop30nobrasil.bsky.social to negotiate an ambitious outcome with a firm commitment to take the clean transition forward. I commend 🇰🇷 Minister Sung-hwan for joining the @pastcoal.bsky.social to phase out coal and invest in renewables and low-carbon technologies.
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Solutions are emerging to help countries move from coal to clean 🤝 That's why the CTC, co-chaired by France and Indonesia, will launch two new reports to show credible pathways to accelerate coal transitions. Join in-person and online on🗓️19 Nov: poweringpastcoal.org/events/accel...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
BREAKING: Guatemala joins the PPCA! The nation becomes the 65th national PPCA member, after the Republic of Korea and Bahrain joined earlier today. With Honduras joining earlier in the year, this is a sign the region is moving irreversibly away from coal ⏩
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
BREAKING: Republic of Korea and Bahrain join the PPCA 🇰🇷🇧🇭 This is a historic step for the Republic of Korea, with the world's 7th largest coal fleet. Find out about the country's new coal phase-out commitment, made official for the first time today⏩ poweringpastcoal.org/news/republi...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
STARTING SOON: Our COP30 flagship Action Agenda event! ⭐ Including Ministers from the UK, Republic of Korea and Guatemala⭐ Expect new members announcements, insights on progress and more ⏩ Today, at 9:30 BRT, Special Event Room 1 – São Francisco, Area C. poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Renewables overtook coal as the main source of power this year, but there's still much to be done to accelerate the coal transition. For new announcements, join us at our flagship Action Agenda event, featuring ministers, changemakers and more🔊 poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
JUST LAUNCHED: PPCA ‘Plan to Accelerate Coal Transitions’ at #COP30 Developed with 29 countries and other organisations, this new plan sets out concrete, actionable steps to speed up the shift from coal to clean power. Read it here: poweringpastcoal.org/news/concret...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
New Report ⏩ Renewables overtook coal in the energy mix for the first three quarters of 2025. Fossil Fuel generation is not expected to rise for the first time since 2020. And renewables accounted for all new demand growth 💪
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
How can we scale up coal retirement projects and enable greater system flexibility in emerging economies? Join France and Indonesia, Co-chairs of the CTC, for the launch of two new reports set to move this work forward. More information here: poweringpastcoal.org/events/accel...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Renewables are increasingly the world’s cheapest source of energy, but countries need support to transition away from coal and reap the economic benefits of clean power. Join us on the 17th to hear about progress, solutions and new announcements 👉 poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
There are many inspiring examples of countries and financial institutions accelerating the transition from coal to clean energy. Join our COP30 event on 15th November to learn from them. Find out more: poweringpastcoal.org/events/scali...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Join us for the launch of a new plan to accelerate coal transitions under the COP30 Action Agenda ⏩ Together with other coalitions and countries, we're organising this high-level event to demonstrate progress in the transition away from fossil fuels. poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
What progress have we made on the coal-to-clean transition? How can we mobilise finance and put people at its heart? To find out, join Katie White MP, Selwin Hart and more for the PPCA’s flagship Action Agenda event. Expect some exciting new announcements⏩ poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Practical solutions exist to help emerging economies accelerate transitions from coal to clean energy⏩ Join these speakers as they discuss practical steps to enable earlier retirement and greater system flexibility. poweringpastcoal.org/events/accel...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
From early retirement mechanisms to just transition plans, there are many emerging coal phase-out solutions. On 15 November join Tariye Gbadegesin, Crispian Olver and more to discuss lessons learnt from phase-out efforts around the world: poweringpastcoal.org/events/scali...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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/
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
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...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
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...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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...
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New coal plant proposals outside of China hit record low
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
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
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
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...
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Solar and wind met all electricity demand growth, leading to a slight fall in fossil fuel generation | Ember
Solar and wind outpaced the growth in global electricity demand in the first half of 2025, resulting in a very small decline in both coal and gas, compared to the same period last year.
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
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-...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
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...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
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...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
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...
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NDC Energy Commitments Tracker: 94% countries are planning some contribution to global energy transition goals, but none have a comprehensive plan
E3G’s NDC 3.0 Tracker shows countries adopting clean energy targets but lacking full alignment with COP28 goals ahead of COP30 in Belém.
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
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....
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
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
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
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-...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
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-...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
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-...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
🇮🇩 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...
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Menanti Suntikan Pendanaan Global untuk Pensiun Dini PLTU
Dukungan investor asing penting untuk transisi energi. The Rockefeller Foundation berencana membiayai 60 proyek PLTU hingga 2030.
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
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:
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
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...
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The benefits of coal phase-out are clear, here’s how countries can seize them - PPCA
The PPCA’s Summary of London Climate Action Week 2025 London Climate Action Week (LCAW) last month was once again a key opportunity for governments and businesses to come together to advance the globa...
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
"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...
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전환과 성장 -수도권 에너지 독식 체제의 위기- [풀영상] | 창 510회 (KBS 25.7.8.)
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
“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...
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No coal’s the goal: the state of the global coal transition
The transition off is not easy, but the coal era is ending, and the clean energy transition is accelerating.
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
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...
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E&E News: As Trump embraces ‘beautiful’ coal, Europe bids adieu
Ireland is the latest European nation to stop using coal for electricity generation as the region adopts renewables to meet climate mandates.
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
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...
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Poland’s clean energy usage overtakes coal for first time
Latest data indicates progress for EU country most dependent on the fossil fuel
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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...
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Katowice wyznaczają kierunek transformacji energetycznej. Rada Miasta przyjęła uchwałę ws. rozwoju odnawialnych źródeł energii
26 czerwca 2025 r. Katowice podjęły kolejny krok w stronę zielonej transformacji. Podczas sesji Rady Miasta radni przyjęli uchwałę wyznaczającą kierunki działań na rzecz rozwoju (...).
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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
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...
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