Breakthrough Agenda

On 15th November, senior leaders from the Steel and Cement & Concrete Breakthrough co-lead countries, including Malte Bornkamm, Head of Industry Decarbonisation Division at Germany’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Rachel McCormick, Director General of International and Intergovernmental Affairs at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Salama Alhaj Alawadhi, Director of In-Country Value Department at the UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Ed Webber, Deputy Director of Financing and Sector Transitions at the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero gathered to discuss how stronger international collaboration can speed up industrial decarbonisation. The strategic dialogue with governments, philanthropic organisations, leading international initiatives, and global companies focused on areas where coordinated action is urgently needed to accelerate industry transitions by COP30. Key highlights included: - Insights from Araceli Fernandez Pales, International Energy Agency (IEA), Anne DeKeukelaer, GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association, Hugo Salamanca, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). - Consensus on priorities including scaling financial and technical assistance in the Global South, driving demand for low carbon industrial products, and enabling the adoption of common and net-zero compatible standards. - Support for major announcements at COP29 in support of these efforts, including the Global Pledge on Scaling International Assistance for Industry Decarbonisation and the $420m kickstarter pledge from the UK and Germany and the launch of GCCA’s international definitions for low carbon cement and concrete. The event underscored the importance of ambitious goals as #COP30 approaches. #NetZero #BreakthroughAgenda

Today at #COP29, the Implementing Zero-Emission Road Transport Through Policy and Finance event will run from 15:00 – 16:30, Azerbaijan time. The event will highlight global progress towards zero-emission vehicles, with announcements of new ZEV Declaration and Global MOU signatories, and feature innovative regulatory and financial strategies. Discussions will address closing the policy and finance gap, especially in emerging markets, for a global transition. Stakeholders will share ideas, set new priorities, and emphasise equitable, resilient transport solutions. Co-hosted by CALSTART, the The International Council on Clean Transportation, and Smart Freight Centre, in partnership with the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, and the governments of the Netherlands and United Kingdom. A livestream is available via the COP digital platform for registered virtual attendees. #NetZero #BreakthroughAgenda

Here’s a recap of session 3 from the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) and #BreakthroughAgenda’s main stage event at #COP29. ?? ? Session 3 brought together leaders to discuss crucial topics such as international collaboration and the urgent need for clean technologies and sustainable practices. ?? ? A special thanks to the keynote speaker, Francesco La Camera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), whose speech helped shape the day's discussions. And to the event moderator, Jenny Kim, CEO of the Global Industry Decarbonization Hub, for expertly guiding the session and ensuring everything ran smoothly. ? Further appreciation goes to the panellists: ? - Stephanie Kodish, Global Director of Drive to Zero at CALSTART. - Dechen Tsering, Acting Director of the UN Environmental Programme Climate Change Division. - James Schofield, Deputy Director at the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA). - Thomas Guillot, Chief Executive of the GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association. - Jonas Moberg, CEO of The Green Hydrogen Organisation – GH2. - Monique Frison, Director General of Trade, Economics and Industry, Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). - Mohamed Ouhmid, Director of Hydrocarbons and Metallurgical Industries, Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development. ? Keep following for more COP29 insights.? ? #NetZero

Today at 11:00AM during #COP29, the launch of the 2024 Breakthrough Agenda Report: Agriculture will be taking place. Drawing on expertise from CGIAR and global stakeholders, the report focuses on the two greatest sources of GHG emissions within the agrifood sector – fertilizers and livestock – and explores four concrete technologies for reducing emissions. Watch the live stream for key insights:?https://lnkd.in/eSyqUvE2

To accelerate climate action ahead of #COP30, 61 countries responsible for 80% of global emissions have gathered at #COP29 to launch the ‘Baku’ Priority International Actions. ?? These initiatives focus on key sectors – transport, power, steel, buildings, and hydrogen – to make #CleanTechnologies and sustainable solutions more accessible worldwide. ?? Peter Bakker, President and CEO of the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, commented: "The launch of the Baku Priority International Actions is a crucial milestone in advancing the public-private cooperation needed to achieve our shared climate goals." For more insight into the progress on climate change, as well as comments from key voices in the movement, read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e7HHn5vy #BreakthroughAgenda #NetZero

Thank you to all who joined the #BreakthroughAgenda and Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) for session 1 of the main stage event at #COP29! ?? It was an inspiring session with Ministers and senior decision-makers coming together to discuss the critical need for international collaboration and collective action to accelerate clean technology deployment across key sectors: power, industry, transport, and buildings. We heard about several exciting announcements, including. ?? - Nigar Arpadarai, Member of Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan at High-Level Climate Champions, launching the ‘Baku’ Priority International Actions. - Minister McCarthy unveiling the first annual update of the Global ZEV Transition Roadmap, led by the ZEV Transition Council. - Kazakhstan and Singapore joining the Hydrogen Breakthrough, bringing the total number of countries supporting the Breakthrough Agenda to 61. - Demetrios Papathanasiou, Global Director, announcing that The World Bank has fully endorsed and pledged its collective support to the 10 GW Lighthouse Initiative. We were joined by Secretary Rollemberg, who highlighted the Brazil Industry Decarbonisation Hub as a flagship example of successful collaboration, and an exceptional panel of experts from The Institute for Climate and Society and Climate Investment Funds, and Ministers and senior representatives from the Seychelles, South Africa, Sweden, and the United Arab Emirates. Let’s continue the momentum and work together to turn yesterday’s discussions into real-world impact. #NetZero #ClimateChange

Over 80% of the global electric vehicle battery market is now engaged in a pre-competitive effort to enhance transparency across battery supply chains. ?? A huge milestone for the Global Battery Alliance that celebrates this big moment towards its vision of a circular, responsible and just battery value chain by 2030. Read the full story and explore the results: https://lnkd.in/gVaPHE3t Or find out more in the press release: https://lnkd.in/gdEDZMhH #BreakthroughAgenda #NetZero #ClimateChange

It’s fantastic to see the first annual update of the Global ZEV Transition Roadmap being launched by the ZEV Transition Council at this year’s #COP29. A key output from the #BreakthroughAgenda and Road Transport Breakthrough, the Roadmap shows progress since COP28 and how governments and international partners plan to collectively support emerging markets and developing economies in their zero emission vehicle transitions this decade. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/e7AA_stA #COP29 #BreakthroughAgenda #NetZero

At #COP29, 61 countries representing 80% of global emissions have come together to accelerate climate action ahead of COP30 - launching the ‘Baku’ Priority International Actions. ?? These actions focus on driving progress across key sectors, including road transport, power, steel, buildings, and hydrogen, to ensure #CleanTechnologies and sustainable practices become more accessible worldwide. ?? As Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), commented: "The Baku Priority International Actions outlined today can provide new impetus for countries to work together to achieve ambitious outcomes.” And Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero of the United Kingdom, commented: “If we want to protect our country from energy shocks, and the runaway cost of climate catastrophe, we have to work with other countries to protect our planet." Take a look at the press release for insight on how this will accelerate progress on climate change. ?? https://lnkd.in/e7HHn5vy #BreakthroughAgenda #NetZero

Later today, a significant event organised by Sustainable Renewables Risk Mitigation Initiative (SRMI) partners, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and ESMAP - Energy Sector Management Assistance Program at the World Bank, will take place. Attendees will focus on financing the energy transition in countries with limited access to finance. The session will explore various funding sources, both private and public, for renewable energy projects, as well as strategies to reduce financing costs in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The event will kick off with presentations highlighting current trends in energy transition investments, followed by an in-depth panel discussion exploring future pathways. This session offers an essential opportunity for stakeholders to collaborate and address the challenges and opportunities in financing the shift to renewable energy across different regions. #COP29 #BreakthroughAgenda #NetZero