Tripling renewable power capacity by 2030 is vital to keep the 1.5°C goal within reach

Scenes from a world baking in record heat in recent weeks present a grim reminder that limiting the rise in global temperatures to 1.5°C is crucial to avert the worst effects of climate change. Meeting this target demands strong action in the energy sector to drive a major reduction in the world’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 – and renewable power technologies such as solar and wind have a critical role to play.