Anusha Mata

Living minimally and mindfully on London's waterways. Energy transition communications + diplomacy. Senior Policy Advisor @E3G. Views my own.

[E3G - Third Generation Environmentalism @e3g]

📢The G7 has just agreed to phase out coal power by the early 2030s - almost all members are already taking major steps to achieve this goal by 2030, in alignment with 1.5°C pathways.

This is big step for Japan, the only #G7 country without a domestic coal phaseout commitment.

[E3G - Third Generation Environmentalism @e3g]

📮Our post-COP newsletter is out! #COP28 seemed set up for outlandish contradictions. Its outcomes are questioning many long-held assumptions, myths and stereotypes about #ClimateDiplomacy.

@AlexScottLondon and @TomEvansClimate draw 5️⃣ lessons on this 👇
https://t.co/XebtwrtBKD

[Chris Littlecott @chrislittlecott]

Do you want to help shift billions of $ from fossil fuels to clean energy?

We are recruiting for a new role to grow the secretariat of the Clean Energy Transition Partnership. Deadline tomorrow!

(If you are at COP & need more time, message me!)

https://t.co/UrbnQL4RyI

[Anusha Mata @NushMata]

Great too, that Glasgow #coalphasedown language secured - response to global calls for no new coal now, still required for 1.5. All eyes on Parties for swift, real-world action - this is essential for climate vulnerable countries and communities who stand to lose so much. 🌍💚

[E3G - Third Generation Environmentalism @e3g]

@TomEvansClimate @AlexScottLondon @AnaMulio “This #COP28 signals the beginning of the end of the #FossilFuel era, backed by science and boosted by agreements on tripling renewables #x3Renewables and doubling energy efficiency #x2EnergyEfficiency by 2030," highlights @NushMata ⤵️ #DoubleDownTripleUp

[E3G - Third Generation Environmentalism @e3g]

📢 E3G's responses to the final #COP28 text ‼️

There are gaps — especially on finance for adaptation — and loopholes, but the ultimate direction of travel is clear. The fossil fuel era is ending.

Read our full reaction 👇🧵
https://t.co/KD0dMEiXzO

[Anusha Mata @NushMata]

As Al Jaber himself recognises a fossil fuel phase out isn't optional - and the energy package shouldn't be either. This does nothing to keep 1.5 in reach. Leaders have just hours left at #COP28 to agree a collective plan for a fast, fair and funded energy transition.

[Al Gore @algore]

COP28 is now on the verge of complete failure. The world desperately needs to phase out fossil fuels as quickly as possible, but this obsequious draft reads as if OPEC dictated it word for word. It is even worse than many had feared. It is “Of the Petrostates, By the Petrostates and For the Petrostates.” It is deeply offensive to all who have taken this process seriously. There are 24 hours left to show whose side the world is on: the side that wants to protect humanity’s future by kickstarting the orderly phase out of fossil fuels or the side of the petrostates and the leaders of the oil and gas companies that are fueling the historic climate catastrophe. In order to prevent COP28 from being the most embarrassing and dismal failure in 28 years of international climate negotiations, the final text must include clear language on phasing out fossil fuels. Anything else is a massive step backwards from where the world needs to be to truly address the climate crisis and make sure the 1.5°C goal doesn’t die in Dubai.

[Al Gore @algore]

COP28 is now on the verge of complete failure. The world desperately needs to phase out fossil fuels as quickly as possible, but this obsequious draft reads as if OPEC dictated it word for word. It is even worse than many had feared. It is “Of the Petrostates, By the Petrostates and For the Petrostates.” It is deeply offensive to all who have taken this process seriously. There are 24 hours left to show whose side the world is on: the side that wants to protect humanity’s future by kickstarting the orderly phase out of fossil fuels or the side of the petrostates and the leaders of the oil and gas companies that are fueling the historic climate catastrophe. In order to prevent COP28 from being the most embarrassing and dismal failure in 28 years of international climate negotiations, the final text must include clear language on phasing out fossil fuels. Anything else is a massive step backwards from where the world needs to be to truly address the climate crisis and make sure the 1.5°C goal doesn’t die in Dubai.

[Global Renewables Alliance @GRA_Renewables]

“The GRA welcomes the inclusion of tripling renewables by 2030 in the draft text, but is deeply concerned about the optionality around the entire energy transition package."

Read our full reaction to the latest draft of the #COP28 final text.

[Chris Littlecott @chrislittlecott]

The proposed GST text on coal is poor. The overall framing of 'could include' weakens all elements. The phasing down language reframes COP26&27 text, but now optional. The new language about 'limitations on permitting' increases scope but with no meaningful bite. Not good enough!

[Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @PastCoal]

"We strongly believe in a power of countries coming together to create change. This is what the PPCA does", says Marshall Islands’ Tina Stege @EnvoyRmi. Coal needs to be phased out fastest, and oil and gas must be close behind.

[E3G - Third Generation Environmentalism @e3g]

@oykusenlen Momentum continues to grow for #NoNewCoal, as new members join @PastCoal today. 75 governments are now committed to no new coal + 25 countries are no longer pursuing coal projects + 13 have signed the Renewables & Energy Efficiency Pledge. #EnergyDay #COP28 #CoalFacts

[Anusha Mata @NushMata]

Fernando Haddad: Brazil’s plans to transform our green economy https://t.co/3NC2ZltbdD

[Heather McKay @iM_OcKay]

DO YOU LIKE BEER?

Y: Come to #londonclimatedrinks tonight from 7pm at the Windmill

N: Come to #londonclimatedrinks anyway and have a wine or whatever

[Mike Hudema @MikeHudema]

Paris is working to become a '15-minute city' where everything you need is located locally within 15 mins. Every street will have a bike lane, 60,000 parking spots are being removed & replaced with parks. They aren't done yet.

We have the solutions implement them.

#ActOnClimate

[Anusha Mata @NushMata]

In the face of crisis, G20 climate ministers fail to unite - https://t.co/zAwy0epgK8

[Backchannel @BackchannelNews]

Concerns arise over the divisions and gaps at #G20 ministerial meetings, foreshadowing challenges for #COP28 presidency, particularly in areas of #energytransition and #climatefinance. @aldenmeyer shares insights on the potential hurdles that lie ahead."

https://t.co/AsBO8UlTwb

[Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn]

Without bold action, the fires in southern Europe will become the new norm.

So will the fires, floods, droughts, smog and crop failures in the Global South that our media largely ignores.

Those who sneer at radical change are letting our planet die.

It's time to fight back.

[Outrage + Optimism @OutrageOptimism]

As the #climatecrisis becomes impossible to ignore, the question of how we talk about it becomes ever more important.
In case you missed our recent episode with John Marshall, here are some excellent sketch notes from @joycewchou summarising it.
🎧 https://t.co/E9msJ3Cxfh

[E3G - Third Generation Environmentalism @e3g]

“We need to be reducing emissions from coal power plants now, not exploring a technology that may or may not be feasible,” says @e3g 's Katrine Petersen in @nytimes on 🇯🇵 Japan’s promotion of #ammonia co-firing.

Read full article 👇
https://t.co/3pwdGN0cG2

[Anusha Mata @NushMata]

#G20 #energy leaders are divided on how to secure a clean transition. Weak language #fossilfuels + no mention of #coal– the dirtiest fuel– is a step back. G20 leaders must ramp up ambition ahead of #COP28 or risk pushing 1.5°C further out of reach.https://t.co/YmjacIPIdv