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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 […]

Finland replaces coal with wind power, boosting energy security and competitiveness

1st April 2025, Helsinki, Finland: The Salmisaari coal power plant in Helsinki is officially closing today. This brings coal power generation to below 1% [1], marking a key milestone for Finnish coal phase-out. By putting in place clear policies, the Finnish government has managed to replace coal with wind power faster than expected, increasing self-sufficiency […]

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 […]

Heart of Poland’s largest coal region joins the global push for coal phase-out

The city of Katowice, once the heart of Poland’s coal mining and today a shining example of just transition in action, yesterday joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA), a global coalition of governments, cities and regions, and businesses committed to phasing out coal power in favour of clean energy. The announcement, coinciding with the […]

Uganda and Standard Chartered join a global coalition to accelerate coal phase-out at COP29

Baku, Azerbaijan: Today at the UN Climate Summit COP29, Uganda and Standard Chartered joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA), the coalition of national and subnational governments, businesses and organisations working to advance the transition from unabated coal power generation to clean energy, giving further impetus to the global efforts to phase out coal power […]

Announcing the Decarbonisation Twinning Initiative

Phasing out coal power is a critical step in meeting the COP28 commitment to ‘deep, rapid and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in line with 1.5 °C pathways’. However, to accelerate coal phase-out at the rate required, both national and regional governments will come up against significant challenges in a unique array of circumstances.   […]

Coal Transition Commission chaired by France and Indonesia lays out recommendations to accelerate the coal-to-clean transition

Baku, Azerbaijan: Today at the UN Climate Summit COP29, the Coal Transition Commission, which brings together governments, international organisations and financial institutions, published its first report laying out actionable recommendations to accelerate the coal-to-clean energy transition to keep 1.5oC alive.   At COP28 countries agreed to accelerate action to transition away from fossil fuels. Coal remains […]

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 […]