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We’re excited to share that World Resources Institute’s Energy Access Explorer, has been recognized by DPG Alliance as a #DigitalPublicGood. This underscores our dedication to delivering reliable data for inclusive energy planning and ensuring affordable, reliable, and clean energy access for those who need it most! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d5437I

👩⚕️ Delivering healthcare is a 24/7 job. But what happens when the electricity supply necessary for critical procedures and equipment is unreliable? In the latest episode of WRI’s podcast series, listen to a discussion between experts at WRI India, HSBC and the Catholic Health Association of India on the development of solar power and battery energy storage solutions for rural healthcare facilities across three Indian states: Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Assam, which has improved service for more than 400,000 patients. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eAGXP6Sa

📣 A new hub for the fantastic work being done by WRI Africa, including our mission to provide clean, reliable, affordable power for all communities in Africa while reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. https://lnkd.in/eB-xzvpE

In 2015 when the Paris Agreement was reached, its new goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C was at risk of being dead on arrival because the world was on the verge of a coal-plant-building boom. However, since then the amount of new coal power in development has fallen dramatically. Why? There are multiple reasons for the transformative change: 🔌Clean energy filled the gap 🏭Most of the biggest emitters announced goals to reach net-zero emissions 💰Large public financiers of coal projects committed to stop lending #SystemsChangeLab explores the history of coal plants cancellations in China, India and Vietnam to help understand how the world can speed up the cancellation of the remaining coal project pipeline:

Our Global Director, Jennifer Layke, has been talking to Energy Transitions Commission about the changes she has seen since WRI joined the ETC 2017, and the changes she hopes to see in the coming years of the energy transition. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eBPcKDMX