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An initiative committed to building a just, democratic, and fossil fuel-free Asia. We are at the forefront of the fight against coal and gas, campaigning to end their destructive financing and development. Our work is rooted in the principles of a just transition, ensuring that the shift to sustainable energy is equitable, empowering communities, and dismantling the systemic injustices that perpetuate climate change.
End Coal in Asia
Years of resistance and campaigning have resulted in major wins in the fight against coal in many parts of the world. The past two decades saw a downtrend in global operating coal capacity and consumption. However, coal is now staging a comeback. A total of 69.5 GW of coal power came online globally in 2023, resulting in the highest net increase in operating coal capacity since 2016. Total global capacity in pre-construction also increased by 6% in 2023.
We have to act immediately to stop the threat of a resurgence of new coal. In addition, we also need to take on the challenge of a rapid and just phaseout of existing coal, including abated coal and captive coal.
Don’t Gas Asia
Asian governments, public financial institutions and private companies are aggressively pursuing the expansion of Fossil Gas in the region. This is a similar trend in other parts of the Global South. The gas expansion is Asia is purportedly aimed at addressing energy poverty and the energy crisis in the region.
Gas is not a solution. Neither should it be part of the response to the climate crisis, it is not a transition fuel. The solution lies in the rapid, just and equitable transition to 100% renewable energy.
The Don’t Gas Asia Campaign is meant to serve as a common vehicle for organizations and movements who want to work together to scale up & intensify the fight vs Fossil Gas in Asia.
Equitable and Just Energy Transition
We seek to effect a rapid, equitable, and just transition to 100% renewable energy systems. For us, this primarily means wind and solar energy, together with associated infrastructures, such as grids, batteries, and other storage facilities. This transition needs to happen at a pace and scale consistent with and supports the goal of limiting global temperature rise to below 1.5 degrees Celsius and preventing climate catastrophe.
To fulfill this goal, the transition must be completed globally by 2050 at the latest, with OECD countries achieving it much earlier. It also requires critical near-term actions, such as building more than 1,300 GW of new renewable energy capacity annually until 2030.
