Coal phase-out: 25 countries and EU laun • Table.Briefings

Australia earns a lot of money with coal exports – and has committed to only building new coal-fired power plants that are equipped with emission-reducing technologies.

At COP29, the EU and 25 countries signed an appeal against coal power. It will also be incorporated into their new climate targets (NDCs). But a back door remains open.

At COP29 on Wednesday, the EU and 25 countries signed a call to install „no new unabated coal power in domestic energy systems.“ This intention will also be reflected in their national climate plans, including the new UN climate targets (NDCs 3.0). They call on countries to follow the „No New Coal Call to Action“ in order to keep the 1.5-degree target within reach. In doing so, they are reaffirming the final declaration of the last COP28 – the „UAE Consensus.“

Coal phase-out: 25 countries and EU launch appeal against new coal power

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