The Road to COP30

Powering just energy transitions in countries rich in oil, gas and minerals

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Securing a Just Global Transition at COP30

COP30 is a key moment to elevate the priorities of resource-rich countries in the energy transition. These countries are essential as producers of transition minerals and face major fiscal and economic risks as the world moves away from fossil fuels. Behind every mine and oil field are communities carrying the costs of this global shift, while also seeking ways to build more secure and sustainable futures. NRGI is working to ensure their voices and priorities are part of the solutions being negotiated.

A just transition away
from fossil fuels

We’re supporting negotiators from resource-rich countries to advance an equitable transition that drives sustainable economic transformation and secures a better future for communities in oil- and gas-producing regions, with national oil companies key to the shift.

Stronger governance of transition minerals

Transition minerals remain absent from climate negotiations. We’re supporting resource-rich countries to push for the COP30 negotiated text to break this silence and recognize their role in climate action, including through the Just Transition Work Programme.

Managing a transition away from fossil fuels in an orderly and equitable way, as promised in the Dubai deal, isn’t just important — it’s existential.
Antonio Hill
NRGI Advisor

NRGI's steps towards Belém

Climate Week NYC 2025

September 2025

At Climate Week NYC 2025 NRGI will be advancing conversations on justice, equity and governance at the heart of the energy transition.

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Climate Week 2 and Africa Climate Summit

September 2025

At Climate Week 2 and Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, NRGI experts will spotlight the critical role of transition mineral governance play in climate action.

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London Climate Action Week

June 2025

Spotlighting critical priorities for a just and equitable energy transition, including mineral value addition in Africa and Asia.

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Bonn Climate Conference

June 2025

Rights-based transition minerals governance and Global South perspectives.

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Without clarity on how to replace oil revenues and fund transitions, political commitments will remain empty. Finance isn’t a side issue — it’s the foundation of any just transition.​
Ana Carolina González
Senior Director of Programs, NRGI​

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