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🌍 COP29 Highlights: A Clash of Perspectives on Fossil Fuels and Clean Energy At the UN climate conference, Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev defended fossil fuels as a "gift of God" and criticized "Western fake news" about emissions. Despite plans to expand gas production, UN Chief António Guterres called doubling down on fossil fuels "absurd" and emphasized the unstoppable "clean energy revolution." UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pledged an 81% emissions reduction by 2035, urging other nations to match this target. Concerns arose about Azerbaijan using COP29 to boost its national oil and gas company, with President Aliyev addressing accusations of "slander and blackmail." Developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion fund to support climate plans, while leaders of major polluting countries were notably absent. The conference continues amid fears of challenging negotiations ahead

"GOD GIVEN GAS" It was verging on the criminally negligent for Azerbaijan to be given the honour of hosting COP29 and that chicken is already coming home to roost. We already had a complete mockery of the COP process unravel in Dubai when the president of that COP said there was no science to suggest phasing out fossil fuels will limit global warming to 1.5C and then there were the reports of fossil fuel company meetings going on in the background of the conference. Now we have the president of Azerbaijan asserting that COP29 won’t stop his county investing in ‘God-given’ gas. COP29 will be car crash. It will further the aims of the fossil fuel industry and push us back into the dark ages. Azerbaijan intends to profit from the war in Ukraine and 'help out' Europe by supplying us with more gas. This is ludicrous when the issues with malevolent control over energy supplies are evident to everyone and SHOULD be resulting in a deep dive into renewables. Fossil fuel energy resources are totally controlled by the countries in which they are based. We, in Britain, have again and again squandered our chance to lead in renewable energy. We have ignored our biggest most reliable source Tidal Power even though a Government Study has concluded this area could produce 20GW of power in the UK - at this precise moment as I write this post that is nearly 60% of our entire current energy usage and 3GW more than all our renewable energy production! It is also reliable and predictable and will 'keep the lights on' when the wind is not blowing and the sun is not shining. In Britain we must lead the way. We need to invest and innovate in tomorrow's technologies. We need to lead the new clean industrial revolution and become not "a superpower" in only "clean energy" but "THE superpower" in all of tomorrow's technology - ALL of it! We can do this but need to move decisively, as advocated by The Climate Party, bringing forward our net zero target by decades and galvanising the entire economy to win this race, grow a trade surplus into the 2030s and 2040s and give hope, optimism and prosperity to British people. Dale Vince Greg Jackson Toddington Harper Greg Skinner Ben Goldsmith Paul Dickinson John Caudwell Chris Stark Dr Victoria Hurth Paul Behrens Professor Chris Rhodes Nick Molho Ben Dear Julia Davies Paul Bodnar Rupert Labrum Jerome Muscat Steff Wright Charlie Giblin #renewableenergy #GreatBritishEnergy #ClimateElection #generalelection #tidalenergy #tidalpower #tide #wycombe #highwycombe #conservative #labour #greenparty #climateparty https://lnkd.in/ebsPau9U

EU's climate hyCOPrisy With COP29 in full swing, new research by Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) exposes the EU's climate hyCOPrisy, using COP29 to greenwash Azerbaijan's gas as more climate friendly so it can justify doubling imports and still claim to be a climate leader. Documents obtained by CEO reveal a concerted lobbying campaign from the European Commission towards senior Azerbaijan officials and its national oil company SOCAR. The EU successfully persuaded them to first sign up to voluntary methane reductions through the Global Methane Pledge (the oil and gas industry is responsible for large quantities of methane emissions), and then to use COP29 to showcase the new commitment and present Azeri gas as "lower emissions". This would allow gas to keep flowing to the bloc while claiming to conform with EU climate targets. See: https://lnkd.in/erYGfjMP

COP29 day 1. A good start (not). Opening session delayed by six hours and counting (at the time of writing) as negotiators are still to agree the agenda… While we wait: According to some accounts on the ground, the successful bid to host the negotiations was a gambit to enable the Azerbaijani president to boost official, business and societal commitment in the country to the net zero transition. You can certainly see how hosting COP could be a big deal for a small country of only 10 million people. So how do the numbers stack up? Azerbaijan is trumpeting its target of 30% renewables in its electricity sector by 2030 and, according to members of the Azerbaijan parliament speaking at an excellent GLOBE - The Global Legislators Organization session, the country is installing so much capacity it will soon export green power to neighbouring countries. Plus, as reps are keen to stress, there’s huge renewables potential, including for offshore wind in the Caspian Sea. That’s good mood music. But let’s see what Azerbaijan’s new NDC 3.0 (2035) will be. Its NDC 2.0 is currently 30% by 2030 set within a target of 40% by 2050 – conditional on external climate finance and heavily reliant on forest and nature protection and enhancement (2023 NDC update). That’s only a 5% increase over 20 years. However, the Deputy Minister for Energy said at the end of October that Azerbaijan will “aim” to bring the 40% target forward to 2035. All eyes, then, on the hosts, to see if they formally commit to a new NDC 3.0 during COP29 (not actually required under Paris till next year). Seeing as the Minister (and COP29 CEO) has had some bad publicity recently, that would be a strong political signal to help set the tone for the two weeks ahead.

ICYMI: At #COP29 in Baku, 25 nations, including the United Kingdom and Australia, pledged to stop building #coal power plants. This initiative aims to curb #globalwarming despite a 2% increase in global coal capacity in 2023. L’article COP29: 25 countries commit to ending the construction of new coal power plants est apparu en premier sur energynews.

🎙Redefining Energy Ep158 and 159: COP29. In the Zone #applepodcast https://lnkd.in/eweCntq #spotify https://lnkd.in/d7SYADs As #COP29Baku veers towards its conclusion, two episodes where we dive deep into the functioning of COPs. Conference of Parties. Cartel of Oil Producers? China Omni Potent? It is easy to be cynical, because, underneath the surface, COPs remain essential. 158: COP29 is supposed to be the “Finance COP”, whatever that means, but all major head of states will not participate. Are COP still useful? Is it the correct format? Who is really committed and who is just paying lip service to fighting Climate Change? Those questions and more with Lord Adair Turner, chair of the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) a global coalition of companies committed to achieving a net zero global economy by 2050. Lord Turner is a leading British businessman and academic, former Chairman of the Financial Services Authority (2008-13). From 2008-2012 Lord Turner was the first chair of the UK’s Climate Change Committee. 159: Chaos, Shock and Hope Live in Baku to discuss with Bruce Douglas, CEO Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) and tireless promoter of Renewable Energy. Bruce is the one who coined the famous “Triple Renewables” rallying cry, and has been rewarded by joining the precious list of TIME 100 Climate leaders. COP in a few words: Shambolic, Rudderless and Essential nevertheless. The world of renewables is at the centre stage, dealing with diplomats who are doing politics without a calculator while policy makers are busy inventing more alphabet soup concepts while ignoring geopolitics. COP is the summary of the world’s contradictions. COPs are useless and irreplaceable at the same time.

🌍 COP29 in Baku: 🌱 Climate Action or 💼 Fossil Fuel Interests? When Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev called oil and gas a "gift of god" at COP29, it raised some crucial questions. 🌐 While natural resources undeniably fuel economies, framing fossil fuel expansion as a divine mandate feels like a setback at a time when we’re urgently pushing for 🌞 renewable energy and aggressive decarbonization efforts worldwide. But this isn’t an isolated comment—it follows a string of controversies. 🛑 Azerbaijan’s energy minister, a former oil executive and now CEO of COP29, has reportedly used the platform to promote fossil fuel deals. For many of us working towards an equitable, transparent energy transition, this apparent conflict of interest could undermine the conference’s credibility and its climate goals. With record temperatures anticipated this year and impacts of the climate crisis escalating, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s call against “doubling down on fossil fuels” feels especially relevant. 🔥 The stakes couldn’t be higher, and the gap between political rhetoric and concrete climate action is growing more glaring by the day. ⏳ Aliyev’s stance also puts a spotlight on the growing disconnect between national interests and global commitments. 🌋 While every country has unique challenges, the question becomes: can we afford to prioritize short-term economic gains over long-term sustainability, knowing that climate impacts do not recognize borders? If conferences like COP are to truly drive change, they must reflect 💯 integrity, not fossil fuel lobbying disguised as “climate leadership.” The complexity of climate action demands more than talk—it requires an unwavering commitment to accountability and collaboration. --- I believe that navigating today’s complexities—alongside emerging forces like AI, deep tech, ESG, impact, and political polarization—requires a multidisciplinary approach. If you’re interested in these insights or just want to connect, don’t hesitate to reach out. 🌞Let’s connect!

#COP28 Targets #Methane, #OilandGas Sector's Next Steps Key Takeaways: - Methane, vastly more impactful than CO2 short-term, is under global scrutiny. - Norway shows significant methane reductions in oil and gas are achievable. - Advanced monitoring tech reveals major emitters, spurring regulatory actions. Further Insights 1. Methane Impact: Methane contributes 45% to global temperature rise since the 19th century, with potency 80 times that of CO2 over a decade. 2. Norwegian Model: Norway's stringent emissions regulations and use of offshore wind power have drastically reduced its oil and gas sector's methane emissions. 3. Monitoring Advances: Technological advancements, including satellites and AI, now allow tracking of methane emissions, identifying major 'ultra emitters'. 4. Global Shifts: COP28 focuses on oil and gas for methane reductions. The EU, US, and others advocate for inclusive, actionable commitments across nations. 5. Private Sector Response: Major oil companies cut methane emission intensity by half since 2017, using both high-tech monitoring and simple fixes like valve replacements. 6. Economic Incentives: Unvented methane can be harvested as fuel, suggesting economic benefits alongside environmental progress for reducing emissions. Closing Thoughts: As the world's leaders converge to tackle methane emissions, the role of technology in enforcement and accountability becomes clear. How might this shift in focus and capability influence future sustainability goals?

At COP29,Azerbaijan's President IIham Aliyev sparked debate by calling oil and Gas a " gift from God ". He argued that the nations shouldn't be blamed for their natural resources and emphasized the need for these resources in the market.This perspective highlights the ongoing tension between Economic interest and environmental responsibility. what are your thoughts on balancing these priorities? #COP29 #ClimateChange #Sustainability #EnergyDebate

At COP29,Azerbaijan's President IIham Aliyev sparked debate by calling oil and Gas a " gift from God ". He argued that the nations shouldn't be blamed for their natural resources and emphasized the need for these resources in the market.This perspective highlights the ongoing tension between Economic interest and environmental responsibility. what are your thoughts on balancing these priorities? #COP29 #ClimateChange #Sustainability #EnergyDebate