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World adds record new renewable energy capacity in 2020

Renewable Energy World

These numbers tell a remarkable story of resilience and hope. Despite the challenges and the uncertainty of 2020, renewable energy emerged as a source of undeniable optimism for a better, more equitable, resilient, clean and just future,” said IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera.

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Next-Generation Climate Targets: A 5-Point Plan for NDCs

The City Fix

By early 2025, countries are due to unveil new national climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs). These commitments form the foundation of international climate action, establishing emissions-reduction targets and other measures that countries promise.

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IRENA: Global renewables capacity grows a record 9.6 per cent

Business Green

Moreover, Oceania saw 5.2GW of new capacity come online and South America continued an upward trend with 18.2GW of capacity added. Francesco La Camera, director general at IRENA, said the "continued record growth shows the resilience of renewable energy amidst the lingering energy crisis".

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Keeping 1.5C alive: Is COP26 on track to deliver on its goals?

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"We still have a huge gap," between the promises made by the almost 200 countries who signed up to the Paris Agreement and national targets and policies, explains Niklas Höhne, founding partner of the New Climate Institute in Germany. above pre-industrial times by 2100 based on existing policies. Pull together'. Known unknowns.