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More than 40 world leaders, including those representing the UK, the US, India, China and the EU, have signed up to a new declaration aiming to deliver clean and affordable technology and solutions across the globe by 2030.

Unveiled during Tuesday’s (2 November) discussions at COP26, the Breakthrough Agenda will assist in global efforts to halving emissions by 2030 and keeping 1.5C alive. It has been backed by nations representing more than 70% of the world’s economy, including developing nations.

The Agenda aims to make clean technologies to clean up polluting sectors affordable and attractive for all nations by 2030.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out the first five “Glasgow Breakthroughs” that cover more than 50% of global emissions.

These include making clean power the prominent option globally, making zero-emission vehicles the new normal, creating markets and support for “near-zero” steel and ensuring it is used in infrastructure projects globally, creating low-carbon hydrogen globally and delivering climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture across the world by 2030.

According to the Agenda, delivering these five breakthroughs could create 20 million new jobs globally, while boosting the world’s economy by $16trn.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “By making clean technology the most affordable, accessible and attractive choice, the default go-to in what are currently the most polluting sectors, we can cut emissions right around the world.

“The Glasgow Breakthroughs will turbocharge this forward so that by 2030 clean technologies can be enjoyed everywhere, not only reducing emissions but also creating more jobs and greater prosperity.”

The initiative aims to stimulate both public and private investment in green technologies that help decarbonise and innovate.

Nations have also committed to discuss global progress every year in each sector starting from 2022. This will be facilitated through annual reports from the International Energy Agency in collaboration with the International Renewable Energy Agency and UN High Level Champions.  Read more….

World leaders launch ‘breakthrough agenda’ for affordable cleantech globally