CATF to urge world leaders to take urgent action to slow warming, while advancing strategies to boost prosperity, cooperation, and security at COP30
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) will send an expert delegation to the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, calling on world leaders to cut methane emissions to slow near-term warming, while pursuing a pragmatic approach that drives innovation, strengthens economies, enhances energy security, and unlocks global prosperity.
“Climate action, prosperity, and security can and must go hand in hand,” said David Yellen, Director, Climate Policy Innovation, at CATF. “As nations navigate a shifting geopolitical landscape, a pragmatic and innovation-driven approach to decarbonization can bolster energy security, reduce dependence on volatile fuel markets, and enable countries to compete and cooperate in building a more stable, prosperous world.”
CATF’s delegation will engage policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society to advance progress in five key areas:
- Driving near-term methane mitigation. CATF will push for concrete implementation of the Global Methane Pledge and stronger action to reduce methane emissions in the energy, waste, and agriculture sectors.
- Expanding the global suite of clean energy solutions. CATF will advocate for greater support of advanced renewables, carbon capture and storage, advanced nuclear, fusion, superhot rock geothermal, and zero-carbon fuels.
- Aligning climate policy with economic growth. The organization will highlight how durable climate action depends on economic competitiveness, affordability, and job creation.
- Advancing regionally tailored approaches and partnerships. CATF will promote cooperation across borders and sectors to deliver real-world impact.
- Building trust and collaboration across the global energy ecosystem. CATF will convene diverse partners to develop pragmatic, forward-looking solutions.
“At COP29, developing nations made it clear that the path to net zero cannot come at the expense of development,” said Lily Odarno, Africa Director at CATF. “The pace of climate action has far-reaching implications for Africa’s food systems, land, and water resources—and without adequate financing and institutional support, rapid transitions that overlook regional realities risk undermining the very development goals they aim to advance. The discussions in Baku reinforced a simple truth: climate ambition must be matched by fair, predictable finance, stronger regional cooperation, and policies grounded in local context. Africa’s transition can and must be both ambitious and just—but that will require the global community to move beyond pledges toward real, reliable investment.”
Explore our full list of CATF engagements at COP30 here.
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About Clean Air Task Force
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a global nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. With more than 25 years of internationally recognized expertise on climate policy and a fierce commitment to exploring all potential solutions, CATF is a pragmatic, non-ideological advocacy group with the bold ideas needed to address climate change. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and Brussels, with staff working virtually around the world. Visit catf.us and follow @cleanaircatf.
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