06 December 2023

Ana Afonso Silva

Ana joined Beyond Fossil Fuels in December 2023, leveraging her expertise in data analysis and research cultivated during her tenure as an evolutionary biologist. With a comprehensive academic background, including a PhD and postdoctoral research, she specialised in biodiversity and speciation, laying a robust groundwork for data analysis.

Motivated by her commitment to addressing the climate crisis, Ana transitioned from academic research to a more practical role. Prior to joining Beyond Fossil Fuels, she freelanced with Designers for Climate, offering data visualisation services. Fluent in English and Portuguese, Ana also possesses a basic understanding of French and Spanish.

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COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum will unveil the Presidency’s flagship electrification pledge: to increase electricity’s share of global final energy consumption to 35% by 2035. As a campaign coalition advocating for a renewables-based energy system in Europe, Beyond Fossil Fuels welcomes the Turkish COP31 Presidency’s emphasis on electrification. A step change in the pace of transition is undoubtedly needed at this critical moment. However, we stress that without clear guardrails, the 35-by-35 pledge risks becoming a Trojan horse for expanding fossil fuel use under the guise of climate action, and a missed opportunity for genuine progress.