Over 25 years focused on fair, ambitious climate action, energy and sustainable development. I manage the clean energy campaign at @RecourseTeam. My own views.
The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels is happening in Santa Marta, Colombia.
CAN-UK's Santa Marta briefing outlines six priorities for the UK government at the conference and beyond:
can-uk.org/publications/can-…#FossilFreeFuture#JustTransitionNow
We are looking for fantastic people who are passionate about climate justice, coalition working, governance, and changing policy at the nexus of poverty-nature-climate, to join CAN-UK's Board.
Please take a look and also share with your networks!
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"World Bank: Fund people-centred renewables, not fossil fuels."
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join CAN-UK's Board!
We are seeking a new Co-Chair, Treasurer, and Board members to join our Board of Directors.
Spread the word!
Find out how to apply here: can-uk.org/news/can-uk-is-se…
Well done @K_Mokgonyana for exposing the World Bank IFC for promoting big western private sector interests over African economic, climate and environmental security.
"Development finance should be about expanding choices for countries, not locking them into outdated energy systems."
🗞️ New op-ed by Karabo Mokgonyana of @PowerShftAfrica calls out the contradictions of @IFC_org backing new fossil gas projects in Africa
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opin…
Study shows that going net zero with clean energy would bring down energy bills at least five times further than maximising oil and gas production.
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It’s time to talk about a monarchy-free Britain. We need a serious, fair and informed debate about the monarchy and the democratic alternative. That alternative is a parliamentary system, taking what we have and making it democratic top to bottom. #AbolishTheMonarchy
As #COP30 unfolds, it’s clear the debate isn’t only about energy & finance targets.
It’s about power: who controls it, who benefits, & who is left behind.
@AlisonDoig & @sunilnpl examine if MDBs are ready to finance a truly people-powered transition:
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In this article for #COP30, @AlisonDoig and I argue that Multilateral Development Banks must undergo a radical shift if they are to mobilise climate finance for energy transition. 1/2
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The #COP30 negotiations cannot be solely about numbers and emissions targets. They must be about power, both electrical and political.
In this article, @AlisonDoig & @sunilnpl ask whether the MDBs are fit to finance a truly just transition to renewables.
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The @IMFNews needs to get serious about sustainable development.
In its upcoming Conditionalities & Program Design review, the IMF must ensure that its programmes:
✅ align with the #ParisAgreement
✅ support clean development pathways
❌ leave fossil fuels behind
#IMFmeetings
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"The IMF must get serious about long-term stability and sustainable development".
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In Argentina, debt repayments are draining the very resources urgently needed for climate resilience and a just transition.
The country has the largest IMF debt of any country.
Read more about the IMF's impacts in Argentina: imf-climate.org/country-case…#climate#IMFMeetings#IMF
ALT Argentina’s experience shows how IMF programs can lock countries into austerity and fossil fuel dependency.
We need policies that prioritize people and the planet — not fiscal targets that deepen inequality and environmental harm.
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Breaking news: The Conservatives would repeal the UK Climate Change Act if they came to power
Read CAN-UK's full statement here: docs.google.com/document/d/1…