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This offset record closures in the US (11.3 GW) and EU27 (10.1 GW). While China's development grew as an economic stimulus during the pandemic, other Asian nations like Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines announced plans to cancel up to 62 GW of planned projects due to falling renewable costs and financing difficulties. The report concludes that current global trajectories remain far from the 1.5°C warming limit, with approximately 1,350 GW of capacity needing to be cancelled or closed to meet IPCC targets.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000082#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"China's rapid expansion of coal power in 2020 reversed a global downward trend, resulting in the first increase in global coal capacity since 2015.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000082#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"China accounted for 76% of the world's new coal capacity in 2020, operating 38.4 GW of new plants, while the global fleet outside China decreased by 17.2 GW.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000082#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Coal plant closures in the United States reached record levels during the Trump administration, with 52.4 GW closed between 2017 and 2020.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000082#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Four Asian countries—Indonesia, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Vietnam—announced plans to cancel up to 62 GW of previously planned coal capacity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000082#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"India's coal fleet growth reached its lowest level since 2004 in 2020, with a net increase of only 0.7 GW after accounting for 1.3 GW of closures.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000082#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The EU27 saw record closures of 10.1 GW in 2020, with Spain closing half of its coal fleet (4.8 GW of 9.6 GW).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000082#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To align with the 1.5°C warming limit, approximately 1,350 GW of coal capacity must be cancelled or closed, including 500 GW in China and 450 GW in OECD countries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000082#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Financial institutions are increasingly restricting coal funding, though significant debt financing (nearly US$500 billion in the first three quarters of 2020) still flows to coal developers, primarily from Chinese and Japanese banks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000082#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["coal-fired power station","energy transition","decarbonization","climate finance","renewable energy","emission intensity","carbon neutrality","Paris Agreement"],"geography_discussed":["People's Republic of China","United States","European Union","India","Indonesia","Vietnam","Bangladesh","Philippines","Japan","South Korea","Turkey","Australia","South Africa","Zimbabwe","Egypt","Brazil","Chile","Mexico"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["trend analysis","policy assessment","financial analysis"]},{"id":"gem-000084","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/gem-000084","title":"รุ่งเรืองแล้วร่วงโรย","publisher":{"name":"Global Energy Monitor","organization":"global-energy-monitor"},"document_type":"report","language":"th","date_published":"2021-04","source_url":"https://globalenergymonitor.org/sites/default/files/migration/reports/BoomAndBust_2021_THAI_Final_11.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report highlights a global divergence in coal energy: while most of the world is decommissioning coal plants due to financial pressures and climate goals, China significantly increased its capacity in 2020. In 2020, China's new coal capacity of 38.4 GW nearly offset the total global decommissioning of 37.8 GW. Meanwhile, Southeast Asian and South Asian nations like Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines have moved to cancel or review plans for 62 GW of coal capacity. The US saw record decommissioning under Donald Trump, and the EU continues to phase out coal. However, the report warns that current trajectories, especially in China, make the IPCC's 1.5°C warming limit unattainable without massive cancellations of planned projects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000084#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"In 2020, China's rapid expansion of coal-fired power plants almost entirely neutralized global efforts to reduce coal capacity. China added 38.4 GW of new capacity, while the rest of the world decommissioned 37.8 GW, resulting in a net global increase of 12.5 GW.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000084#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Several Southeast and South Asian countries—Indonesia, Bangladesh, Philippines, and Vietnam—have moved to cancel or review coal plans totaling 62 GW. This represents an 80% reduction compared to the 125.5 GW planned in 2015.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000084#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Financial support for coal is declining globally, but loopholes remain. While many banks have restrictions, some commercial banks—including Barclays, Citi, and JPMorgan Chase—continue to support coal companies, and Japanese banks often provide funding for 'Ultra Supercritical' technology.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000084#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["coal-fired power station","energy transition","climate finance","renewable energy","greenhouse gas emissions","Net-zero emissions"],"geography_discussed":["People's Republic of China","United States","European Union","India","Indonesia","Vietnam","Bangladesh","Philippines","Turkey","Egypt"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["trend analysis","policy assessment","financial analysis"]},{"id":"gem-000085","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/gem-000085","title":"YÜKSELIŞ VE ÇÖKÜŞ 2021","publisher":{"name":"Global Energy Monitor","organization":"global-energy-monitor"},"document_type":"report","language":"tr","date_published":"2021-04","source_url":"https://globalenergymonitor.org/sites/default/files/migration/reports/BoomAndBust_2021_Turkish_final_11.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report highlights a global divergence in coal power: while the US, EU, and parts of Asia are seeing record retirements and project cancellations, China's significant increase in new capacity in 2020 led to a net global growth of 12.5 GW. The document argues that current national trajectories remain far from the IPCC 1.5°C pathway, which would require the cancellation or retirement of 1,350 GW of capacity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000085#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"In 2020, global coal-fired power capacity grew by 12.5 GW because China's new capacity additions outweighed total retirements in the rest of the world. China accounted for 76% of the world's new coal capacity in 2020, adding 38.4 GW.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000085#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The United States experienced record retirements during the Trump administration (2017–2020), with 52.4 GW of capacity retired, surpassing the 48.9 GW retired during Obama's second term. Despite President Biden's goal to decarbonize the energy sector by 2035, only one-third (76.6 GW) of the current 233.6 GW coal fleet has existing retirement plans by that date.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000085#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"South and Southeast Asia are seeing a collapse in planned coal projects. Indonesia, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Vietnam have moved to cancel projects totaling 62 GW of capacity. Consequently, pre-construction planning capacity in these four countries is projected to drop 80% from 125.5 GW in 2015 to 25.2 GW.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000085#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In Turkey, the stock of coal power projects decreased by 38% in 2020 compared to 2019, falling from 33.2 GW to 20.4 GW. For the first time in history, Turkey's operational coal capacity decreased, dropping from 19.5 GW in 2019 to 18.1 GW in 2020.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000085#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global coal capacity is not aligned with the IPCC 1.5°C pathway. To meet this budget, 1,350 GW of capacity would need to be cancelled or retired: 450 GW in OECD countries, 500 GW in China, and 400 GW in the rest of the world. Without accelerated closures, projected 2030 capacity is approximately 2,400 GW, compared to the 1,100 GW required by the 1.5°C pathway.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000085#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Financial institutions are increasingly restricting coal funding, but loopholes remain. 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In 2020, China's new coal capacity reached 38.4 GW, accounting for 76% of the global total. Conversely, the US and EU27 led in closures, with 11.3 GW and 10.1 GW retired respectively. In South and Southeast Asia, countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Bangladesh announced plans to cut up to 62 GW of planned coal capacity due to funding difficulties and the falling cost of renewables. The report also notes that global coal capacity is far exceeding the levels required to meet the IPCC's 1.5°C warming limit, with a projected 2,400 GW by 2030 compared to the required 1,100 GW.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000086#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"China's rapid expansion of coal power in 2020 offset closures in the rest of the world, leading to the first increase in total global new coal capacity since 2015. China added 38.4 GW of new capacity, representing 76% of the global total of 50.3 GW.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000086#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global coal plant closures reached a record high of 37.8 GW in 2020, with the United States (11.3 GW) and the EU27 (10.1 GW) being the primary contributors.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000086#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In South and Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Vietnam planned to cancel projects totaling 62 GW, reducing their combined pre-construction pipeline from 125.5 GW in 2015 to approximately 25.2 GW.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000086#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The United States saw record coal retirements under President Donald Trump, with 52.4 GW closed during his term compared to 48.9 GW during Barack Obama's second term. 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These new mines are estimated to cause 117 Mt CO2 eq emissions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000686#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The UK, as a co-chair and COP26 host, faces credibility risks due to the consideration of a new coal mine near Whitehaven, England, although an investigation into the project was opened in March 2021.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000686#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Several member states are undermining their pledges: Germany's phase-out date is not aligned with the Paris Agreement; Greece is building a new plant to be closed in 2028; Senegal has no plans to shut down remaining units; and Mexico is stimulating national coal production.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000686#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Among 33 local government members, nine still rely on coal without public exit plans, and 15 'coal free' members from the US, Australia, South Korea, Canada, and Japan are not pushing their national governments to exit coal.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000686#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Coal phase-out","carbon capture and storage","climate finance","greenhouse gas emissions","Paris Agreement"],"geography_discussed":["Canada","United Kingdom","Germany","Greece","Senegal","Mexico","Alberta","British Columbia","South Korea","United States","Australia","Japan","Philippines"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy assessment","financial analysis"]},{"id":"wacc-000125","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wacc-000125","title":"Media Development","publisher":{"name":"World Association for Christian Communication","organization":"world-association-for-christian-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2021-04","source_url":"https://waccglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/4-2021.MD_.fin_rev2.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document argues that climate justice requires a rights-based approach to communication, ensuring that vulnerable populations—particularly Indigenous peoples and racialized communities—can share their local narratives to influence global policy. It highlights the role of community radio and citizen journalism in Australia, Colombia, Kenya, and Nepal as tools for documenting traditional ecological knowledge and building community resilience. 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It highlights findings from the 'Life on the Frontline' survey, noting that low pay and late salary payments incentivize corrupt acts. The brief argues for a systemic approach to anti-corruption, recommending professionalization, independent oversight, and improved ranger well-being to protect biodiversity and human rights.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000741#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Rangers are susceptible to corruption due to a combination of economic, organizational, and social incentives. They may act as perpetrators by taking bribes or as victims when corrupt procurement leads to defective equipment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000741#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Financial insecurity is a primary driver of corruption. In a survey of 25 countries, the average monthly ranger salary was USD 345, significantly lower than the average police salary of USD 866. Additionally, 32.8% of surveyed rangers reported receiving late salary payments at least once in the previous year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000741#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social and political pressures can lead to 'compassionate' or 'altruistic' corruption, where rangers overlook rule-breaking to maintain relationships with local communities or avoid conflict in areas where Indigenous Peoples and local communities have been disenfranchised.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000741#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Systemic or institutionalized corruption within the broader judicial and government framework undermines ranger integrity. When prosecutors and judges are perceived as too lenient or corrupt, rangers may feel justified in accepting bribes since criminals often avoid punishment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000741#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Internal organizational dynamics, such as a lack of oversight in remote outposts and a culture of secrecy, facilitate corruption. 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In terms of the share of GDP, Singapore provided the largest recovery package at 24%, followed by South Korea (20%), India (12%), Indonesia (6%), and the Philippines (4%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-000065#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The analysis indicates that most analyzed countries are failing to prioritize green outcomes in their stimulus. South Korea has the highest share of green stimulus measures at 53% of environmentally related measures, while India allocated 31% and Indonesia 4%. The Philippines and Singapore are reported to have included no commitment toward green outcomes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-000065#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The report concludes that 'dirty' stimulus outweighs green measures in almost all analyzed cases. 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The organization supports a shareholder resolution calling for a Paris-aligned strategy with short, medium, and long-term targets, specifically starting with coal. 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These events are more damaging than isolated shocks because they overstretch social safety nets, deplete public budgets, and can trigger 'cascading failures' where the collapse of one system, like power, leads to the failure of others, such as food supply chains.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wri-000264#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The existing disaster risk finance architecture creates a systemic bias toward ex post finance (response) rather than ex ante finance (risk reduction), despite the latter being more cost-effective. 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