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The executive summary highlights that cars, vans, and trucks account for approximately two-thirds of EU oil demand, leaving the region vulnerable to price shocks and geopolitical volatility. It proposes a five-pillar roadmap—Deploy, Build, Power, Flex, and Protect—to transition to electric vehicles, which would replace imported fuels with domestic renewable electricity. Achieving the EU's original 2030 goals could avoid approximately 190 million barrels of oil extra per year by 2030 at a cost of approximately €12 billion.

Over 100 companies, representing more than $1.5 trillion USD in annual revenue, call for governments to accelerate the transition to clean electrification. They argue that reliance on volatile fuel markets undermines competitiveness and that electrifying transport, buildings, and industry is a cost-effective way to strengthen energy security. The statement urges international cooperation through bodies like the G7 and G20, and national policies focused on affordability, electricity market design, grid modernization, and clear electrification timelines.

A statement from the We Mean Business Coalition urging governments to establish electrification as a central economic strategy to mitigate the risks of volatile fuel markets and strengthen energy security.

The Clean Air Task Force asserts that Europe faces an "untenable policy gap" regarding fusion energy despite the 2024 Draghi Report's call for an innovation strategy. While the US, China, Great Britain, and Germany are advancing regulations and public-private partnerships, the EU lacks a cohesive strategy to transition fusion from research to industrial application. The author advocates for a strategy that targets commercialisation in the 2030s, separates fusion from fission regulations, and utilizes public resources to de-risk common technological challenges. This call is supported by a broad ecosystem, including startups and Members of the European Parliament, who demand concrete timelines and funding commitments rather than mere intentions.

The document outlines South Sudan's challenges since its 2011 independence, including persistent political instability, a severe humanitarian crisis, and extreme economic dependence on oil. It highlights the impact of climate variability on agriculture and the country's efforts toward regional integration through the East African Community and the African Union.

The report argues that Madagascar's current economic growth prospects are insufficient for inclusive development due to structural constraints. It recommends strengthening democratic institutions, improving macroeconomic governance through reduced tax exemptions, and investing in agriculture and human capital. To ensure long-term sustainability, the document suggests diversifying into eco-tourism, leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), and scaling up renewable energy investments, specifically solar and hydro, to reduce fossil fuel dependence.

GadgetroniX installed a high-capacity off-grid solar system at Nduta Main Hospital in Tanzania to provide stable, 24/7 electricity for diagnostics, refrigeration, and emergency care. The installation consists of a 77 kWp solar array, 320 kWh of lithium battery storage, and a 100 kW hybrid inverter, reducing the facility's dependence on diesel and the national grid.

The document examines how Spain's rapid expansion of wind and solar power has decoupled its electricity prices from volatile fossil fuel markets, particularly during the 2026 conflict in Iran. While Spain has achieved lower electricity costs and increased industrial competitiveness compared to other major EU economies, the author notes a critical shortfall in grid infrastructure investment. The text advocates for a reform of the EU's marginal pricing system and a shift toward domestic clean energy generation to ensure broader European energy security.

The document outlines the environmental and social risks of fracking, highlighting its high water consumption and methane emissions. It specifically discusses Mexico's shift toward exploiting unconventional gas reserves under President Claudia Sheinbaum to reduce dependence on US gas, while noting the technique's controversy in Argentina and other Latin American nations.

The report analyzes how high debt-service obligations and fossil fuel reliance create a structural trap for Global South nations, where fiscal pressures force governments to prioritize short-term liquidity and fossil fuel extraction over long-term renewable energy transitions. Through case studies of Colombia, Egypt, Guyana, Jordan, and Sri Lanka, it demonstrates that this nexus is systemic, often reinforced by the conditionalities of International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and the interests of multinational corporations. The document advocates for comprehensive debt cancellation, the end of fossil fuel finance, and a global transition framework based on 'extraction equity' to dismantle these structural barriers.

The Dominican Republic faces high electricity costs and grid instability due to a heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels, which account for nearly 83% of generation. While rooftop solar exists, it is concentrated among the wealthiest 4.5% of the population, creating an unequal transition that erodes utility revenues and increases government subsidy burdens. To address this, the Convite Solar initiative uses a community-led model based on standardized, modular systems installed through collective labor and local training. A pilot in Nizao has demonstrated success in reducing household bills and increasing resilience during blackouts. The model proposes redirecting a portion of the $2 billion annual government electricity subsidies toward equipment costs and cooperative financing to scale distributed generation across the Caribbean.

Ember argues that large-scale biomass power is incompatible with UK carbon budgets due to high emissions and import reliance. It recommends capping generation at Drax and Lynemouth, shifting to domestic feedstock, and scaling up low-carbon alternatives like wind, solar, and batteries.

The report argues that South Korea's heavy reliance on fossil fuel imports—approximately 84% of its total energy supply—creates significant national security vulnerabilities due to geopolitical tensions and climate risks. It posits that transitioning to renewable energy would reduce exposure to fragile maritime chokepoints, lower fiscal strain, and improve military readiness. While acknowledging challenges such as China's dominance in critical mineral supply chains and cybersecurity risks from digitization, the report concludes these are manageable compared to the structural risks of fossil fuel dependence. It recommends integrating renewable energy targets into national security planning and leveraging the newly created Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment to coordinate a whole-of-government approach to energy resilience.

In 2025, Türkiye became Europe's fourth-largest market for new battery electric vehicles (BEVs), with sales reaching approximately 190,000 units. This growth saw the BEV share of new car sales rise to 17%, matching the European Union average for the first time. Despite this momentum, BEVs represent only 2.1% of all registered cars in Türkiye, and gasoline consumption increased by 16% in the first 11 months of 2025. The report highlights that while domestic production and tax-compatible models drove growth, high overall tax burdens and exchange rate fluctuations remain challenges to further reducing energy imports.

The document highlights that Africa contains over 80 percent of the global population without electricity, with over 600 million people lacking access. It posits that renewable energy provides a strategic opportunity to leapfrog to cleaner systems, though deployment is currently hindered by financing gaps, regulatory uncertainty, and weak institutions. The brief recommends integrated electrification, grid modernization, regional power pooling, and blended finance to unlock socioeconomic potential.

The document argues that while North-South just energy transition partnerships are innovative, they are limited by issues of financing, local ownership, and equity. South-South cooperation (SSC) is presented as a complementary approach that can foster peer learning and context-specific, justice-centred solutions focusing on energy access, job creation, and socio-political inclusion. The brief highlights South Africa and Colombia as examples of countries facing transition challenges with untapped potential for cooperation in mine closure, green industrialization, and community benefit-sharing.

The document argues that Europe must shift from a research-centric approach to a comprehensive industrial strategy for fusion energy to avoid falling behind global competitors like the US, UK, China, and Japan. It recommends that the EU's first Fusion Strategy prioritise private sector-led net energy fusion demonstration plants by the 2030s and adopt a Key Enabling Technology (KET)-based roadmap to align public funding with commercially relevant R&D. The authors propose streamlining governance by expanding the role of the Fusion for Energy (F4E) Joint Undertaking as the singular public governance body and establishing a cohesive Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programme to remove financing barriers for start-ups. Additionally, the letter calls for the explicit recognition of fusion as a strategic clean technology in EU legislation, including the Green Taxonomy and the Net Zero Industry Act, and the creation of a regulatory framework that distinguishes fusion from fission.

Moldova faces a critical parliamentary election on 28 September, characterized by a struggle between the pro-European ruling party PAS and various Russian-allied or populist blocs. While PAS aims for EU integration by 2028, it faces challenges from slow judicial reform and extensive Russian hybrid warfare, including the use of troll farms and disinformation to influence undecided voters. The outcome will determine whether Moldova continues its path toward the EU or shifts back toward Russian influence.

Mexico possesses world-leading solar resources that could technically supply 90% of its electricity when paired with battery storage. While reaching a 45% clean electricity target by 2030 could reduce US gas imports by 20%, a more ambitious 'solar superpower' scenario could eliminate these imports entirely. However, high local installation costs—38% higher for solar and nearly double for batteries compared to global averages—act as a significant barrier to this transition.

Kotzebue, Alaska, a remote community of 3,000 people, has transitioned from total reliance on diesel generators to a diversified energy mix including wind, solar, and battery storage. By implementing utility-scale wind generation—a first within the Arctic Circle—and a 1 MW solar array, the town has displaced 350,000–400,000 gallons of diesel annually. These efforts aim to insulate the community from volatile global fuel prices and seasonal supply constraints, with a target of 50 to 60 percent renewable generation by 2030.