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Leaders at COP31 just launched an ambitious plan to power more than a third of the world's energy needs with clean electricity within a decade. The shift from fossil fuels to electric power could slash emissions while protecting families from volatile energy costs.
Türkiye's COP31 presidency has joined forces with the International Energy Agency to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. The partnership comes as leaders work to turn the world's biggest energy crisis into an opportunity for positive change.
South Africa is leading the charge at the 2026 Copenhagen Climate Summit with a powerful message: developing nations are ready to build green economies and just need the right support. Minister Willie Aucamp joins 40 global leaders to push for practical climate solutions that work for both people and the planet.
Egypt and Turkey are joining forces to tackle water challenges through shared technology and expertise. The partnership could reshape how both nations manage their most precious resource.
The United Nations just adopted a groundbreaking resolution recognizing that countries have a legal duty to fight climate change, with 141 nations voting yes. Only eight countries, including the US, voted against this historic step forward.
An Inuit scientist kayaking to Greenland's most remote glacier discovered car tire particles thousands of miles from the nearest road. Now he's building a coalition to tackle this invisible threat to Arctic communities.
Turkey has approved more battery storage projects than any European Union country, signaling a clean energy boom in developing nations. The 33GW approval since 2022 nearly triples Germany's total capacity.
Climate action across Africa isn't waiting for more promises. Nearly 500 real-world solutions are already working, from solar mini-grids powering Kenyan farms to composting hubs feeding 50 million people.
The 2025 COP30 climate summit in Brazil marked a turning point as African nations and the Global South stepped into leadership roles, securing major wins on climate finance and adaptation. With new funding mechanisms and stronger alliances, Africa now faces the crucial task of turning ambitious climate goals into real action in 2026.
Climate action in Africa is shifting from promises to practical solutions already transforming lives. Nearly 500 initiatives are bringing clean energy, food security, and zero-waste systems to communities across the continent.
Nearly 60 countries just committed to creating roadmaps for ending their use of coal, oil, and gas. This groundbreaking coalition represents a fresh approach to tackling climate change outside the gridlocked UN system.
Turkey is quietly becoming Europe's renewable energy leader with a record-breaking solar facility and the continent's largest battery storage pipeline. The country now generates more wind and solar power than any nation in its region.
Turkey just became the first country in its region to power more than one-fifth of its electricity grid with wind and solar energy. The milestone positions the nation as a clean energy leader while it prepares to host the world's biggest climate summit.
African negotiators are making climate-driven health impacts a top priority at upcoming global climate talks, marking a major shift in how the continent approaches climate action. For a region facing rising malaria, cholera, and malnutrition from climate change despite contributing least to emissions, this new strategy could reshape global climate policy.
Liberia is bridging the gap between international climate talks and real-world impact by gathering government officials, farmers, and youth to turn global promises into local projects. The post-COP30 workshop ensures climate finance reaches the communities that need it most.
The UN's top climate official says the world is moving from promises to projects, with renewable energy now surpassing coal globally. For Uganda, this shift could unlock billions in support for rural power access and climate resilience.
Türkiye just leapfrogged the entire EU in battery storage capacity while opening one of the world's biggest solar facilities. The country is transforming into a renewable energy powerhouse ahead of hosting this year's global climate summit.