05 November 2026

Batteries are coming for Europe’s gas plants

By Alexandru Mustață and Ana Afonso Silva   Europe’s gas expansion plans are getting a reality check. Rising construction costs, […]

28 October 2026

Data centres and AI at COP31

October 2026   Context AI and data centres are becoming more and more prominent in climate discussions and, building on […]

24 September 2026

Electrification done right: civil society conditions for the “35 by 35” target

Electrification done right: civil society conditions for the “35 by 35” target Open letter to the COP31 Presidencies

22 September 2026

COP31 Electrification pledge: Welcome step change, but guardrails are essential

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.