The TAFF roadmap can help accelerate the coal transition, and here is how

The Roadmap to Transition away from Fossil Fuels is a timely opportunity to increase international support for countries to plan and implement coal transitions that strengthen energy security, economic resilience and a safer climate. It can do so by connecting them to a decade of proven solutions, including those developed by members and partners of he PPCA, and strengthening the international cooperation to enable further progress.

The benefits of coal phase-out are clear, here’s how countries can seize them

London Climate Action Week (LCAW) last month was once again a key opportunity for governments and businesses to come together to advance the global phase-out of coal while ensuring energy security and economic growth. The Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) convened two high-level LCAW events to do just that: a closed-door roundtable “Financing a Coal-to-Clean […]

A secure transition from coal to clean is possible 

Countries can replace coal with clean energy while maintaining and even enhancing energy security, but there are challenges along the way and grid investments and careful system and transition planning are vital.  More support and collaboration will help achieve this goal. This was the main take-away from the closed-door roundtable hosted by Powering Past Coal […]

PPCA Solutions Dialogues serve as a springboard for action on coal

Over the course of last year, Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) Co-Chairs, the United Kingdom and Canada, and Bloomberg Philanthropies convened a series of Solutions Dialogues around the world. Bringing together government, business, finance and civil society leaders, the Dialogues helped boost momentum and empower countries to accelerate the phase-out of unabated coal power. With […]

The UK has rapidly phased out coal power: how can other countries do the same?

On 30th September, the UK is closing its last coal power plant, proving that, with strong government policies and smart grids, a rapid transition from coal to clean energy is not only possible, but beneficial. Whilst this move reflects a broader global shift away from coal, the transition must accelerate to keep 1.5°C temperature goal within […]

Ambitious action on coal phase-out must underpin the 2025 NDCs

The next round of NDC submissions, due in early 2025 will be a critical moment to enable the policy planning and investments needed for a 1.5C-aligned coal phase-out. It is a window for action that cannot be missed. We encourage countries to develop Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) that are ambitious, transparent, and supported by comprehensive […]

Latin America emerges as a leader on coal phase-out

Leer en español On August 29 the PPCA’s second Solutions Dialogue was held in Santiago, Chile featuring government, business and finance leaders as well as experts from across the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. Co-hosted by the government of Chile and Innovation Regions for a Just Energy Transition (IKI-JET), the Dialogue highlighted ambitious commitments […]

Powering Past Coal Alliance G20 Position Paper: The end of coal is in sight

The G20 this autumn presents an opportunity to hasten the end of coal power. At COP28 in Dubai all countries recognised the need for deep, rapid and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions if we are to keep 1.5 °C in reach. In response, countries resolved to act and committed to transition away from fossil […]

A just transition can revitalise coal regions, but countries must start planning now

The energy transition is rapidly accelerating. It is bringing cleaner air, cheaper electricity and more secure economies and energy systems. However, this positive trend means that, for coal-dependent regions, the transition is increasingly challenging as they have even less time to find new sources of income for the affected workers and communities.   PPCA members’ […]

G7 Ministers should take opportunity to highlight progress on coal power

This year’s meeting of the G7 Ministers on Climate, Energy and Environment takes place on April 28-30, 2024, in Turin, Italy. It is a critical moment to take stock of the progress some of the largest economies have made on unabated coal phase-out. It is also an opportunity to draw attention to the next steps […]