© FotoRieth on Pixabay 24.6.2023 IRENA’s Global Energy Transitions Outlook calls for an annual increase in renewable energy of 1,000 GW by 2030 in order to realistically reach the 1.5°C climate target

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – In the first part of the recently published World Energy Transitions Outlook (WETO) 2023, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) points out that an immediate roadmap correction is needed for the 1.5°C target This calls for a more ambitious global use of renewable energy.

WETO 2023: The 1.5°C Path names electrification and efficiency as key drivers of the energy transition and outlines implementation across all energy sectors. While progress has been made, particularly in the energy sector, with a record 300 gigawatts (GW) of global growth in renewable capacity in 2022, the gap between what is being achieved and what is needed is widening.

We need more ambitious renewable energy targets. By 2030, an average of 1,000 GW per year of renewable capacity is expected to be added worldwide and the direct use of renewable energy in end-use sectors is expected to be significantly increased.

Francesco La Camera, Director General of IRENA, explains: “The harsh reality is that we are not on track to comply with the Paris Agreement. The only option left to us, and at the same time the most promising one, is the science-based path – a path that puts renewable energy at the heart of the solution and brings countries energy security, lower energy costs and industrial development geared towards the future . The energy transition must become our strategic tool for a fairer and more inclusive world. COP28 and the global balance sheet must not only show that we are off the road towards 1.5°C, but also present a strategic plan to get us back on track.”

COP28 President-elect Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, on this: “A goal alone is not enough. This report gives us a solid path to implementation and I welcome IRENA’s recommendations. My calls for renewable energy to triple by 2030 are consistent with this.

The pace of the energy transition depends on how quickly we can introduce zero-carbon alternatives, ensuring energy security so that no one is left behind. We also need political will to create the necessary conditions for a rapid expansion of renewable energies. This should create the framework for end-to-end implementation and provide the necessary and affordable funding for project pipelines. To achieve our 2030 targets, we must take urgent action to accelerate the construction of grid infrastructure, shorten permit periods and reduce the cost of capital in emerging and developing countries.

I am pleased to have recently reaffirmed our joint commitment with the EU to secure maximum multi-stakeholder support at COP28 to triple renewable energy by 2030. The COP28 Chair also announced this week that Kenya will work to triple growth in renewable energy capacity in Africa by 2030.”

The following obstacles standing in the way of the roadmap to the 1.5°C target have been identified:

1. Lack of physical infrastructure
2. Lack of political and legal structure
3. Imbalance in skills and institutional capacity.

A new form of international cooperation is needed to accelerate the energy transition and promote its growth. This requires an assessment of the roles and responsibilities of national and regional bodies, international organizations, international financial institutions and multilateral development banks so that they can make the best possible contribution to the energy transition. It is also important to ensure that funds actually reach those most in need around the world.

WETO provides the analysis and storytelling for COP28 and a call from the COP28 President-elect to build coalitions that support the entire end-to-end renewable energy ecosystem and enable a tripling of renewable energy capacity growth as part of an energy transition fair that leaves no one behind.

IRENA works closely with countries to promote the development and implementation of renewable energy policies and strategies in line with the 1.5°C roadmap outlined in WETO. The agency also provides technical assistance and training to help countries increase the share of renewable energy in their energy mix.

Article posted online by: /Doris Holler/

Recently, we have seen an increasing interest among Brazilians in seeking paid employment abroad. A survey conducted by immigration consultancy firm D4U Immigration found a 33% increase in the need for visas that allow you to work outside the country.

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With this in mind, Forbes Brasil identified eight professions that offer higher salaries abroad compared to Brazil, which attracts a large number of workers looking for opportunities abroad.

Ranking of the 8 occupations with the highest salaries outside of Brazil

1. Pedagogy: In Brazil, a teacher has an average starting salary of around R$4,250 for a weekly workload of 40 hours. However, in countries like Luxembourg, Austria, Germany and Norway, salaries are higher, reaching 78,286 euros per year in the most favorable cases.

2. Right: In Brazil, the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) proposes a monthly starting salary of R$5,000 for lawyers. However, in countries such as Switzerland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway and Germany, salaries for professionals in this field are significantly higher, ranging from €104,344 to €130,833 per year.

3. Administration: In Brazil, an administrator earns around R$4,472 for a 42hour week. In France, the average annual salary is 83,439 euros, while in the United States it can reach 99,000 US dollars.

4. Accounting: In the Brazilian market, an accountant earns an average of BRL 4,676 working 43 hours a week. In Germany, the average salary for this profession is 61,653 euros per year. In the US, an accountant in the financial manager position can earn about $131,000.

5. Psychology: In Brazil, the starting salary for a psychologist is set by local unions and may vary by region and job category. In Europe, a psychologist can earn around 60,000 euros a year in Sweden and 15,000 euros in Portugal. In the United States, the average is $81,000.

6. Technology: In Brazil, technology professionals can earn salaries of around R$13,000. In Europe, IT managers and software developers can earn around 86,000 euros. In the United States, a software developer can earn annual compensation on the order of $120,000.

7. Medicine: In Brazil, doctors can earn a monthly salary of R$ 10,500. In Europe, the annual average can easily exceed £80,000 depending on the specialty in the UK. And in the United States, the average is $208,000.

8. Civil Engineering: In Brazil, midcareer civil engineers can earn between R$8,100 and R$18,100 per month, while project managers can earn between R$14,600 and R$30,100. In Germany, data engineers earn an annual average of 65,000 euros. In the United States, petroleum engineers can earn $130,000 per year.

The return home will be short-lived for the citizens of Lebel-sur-Quévillon, who will have to evacuate their residence a second time due to the rapidly progressing forest fires.

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“We are upset. “We thought about going upstairs at the end of the week to put the house in order and get out the precious belongings, like my father-in-law and mother-in-law’s urns,” sobs Diane Jannack, who has lived for five years in the small town with almost 2,100 inhabitants.

Since the first evacuation on June 2, the 68-year-old woman has lived day-to-day with her 64-year-old husband, who needs dialysis three times a week.

“It’s difficult. We go from family member to family member with our cat and dog. We’ve been to Senneterre, then to Gatineau,” says the woman, who sees her hopes of returning home fading.

“My biggest fear is losing everything,” she says.

Diane Jannack, 68, and her husband Luc Sauveageau, 64, were never able to return to their home in Lebel-sur-Quevillon as a second evacuation order was issued due to wildfires. PHOTO SUPPLIED BY DIANE JANNACK

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On Thursday afternoon, the mayor of Lebel-sur-Quévillon, Guy Lafrenière, announced in a press conference on Facebook that citizens would have to leave the site before 6:30 p.m. due to the rapid progression of the forest fires.

For the approximately 2,000 citizens of the municipality, who were allowed to return to their apartments after a 16-day absence last weekend, the honeymoon is over.

“We had visitors from France, so we decided to come back to show them our part of the country, but yesterday there was a lot of smoke, the air was so bad that the children couldn’t play outside,” says Juliet Collin.

She was on her way to a chalet in Mont-Tremblant with her spouse, their two daughters aged two and a half and ten months, their cat and their dog while waiting to find a place to stay in the future.

This time, unlike the first evacuation, the evacuees will not be able to find refuge in Senneterre, in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

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Critical situation

The hot and dry weather of the past few days has accelerated the progression of Fire #344, which covered nearly 360,000 hectares east and north of Lebel-sur-Quévillon in North-du-Québec.

Yesterday morning, SOPFEU announced that it is fighting another 104 fires, 21 of which are considered out of control. “The prevailing weather situation is exceptional,” said Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Public Security Katia Petit. “We are talking about a very severe drought.”

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In view of this situation, the government calls on the population to strictly follow the rules in force, not to enter the forest in places where it is forbidden and not to light open fires.

“SOPFEU cannot afford to divert its attention from active fires, no more man-made fires must be added,” warned SOPFEU Deputy Director General Julie Coupal.

Quebec yesterday improved its compensation program for disaster victims. Citizens evacuated a second time will receive an additional $1,500.

With Laurent Lavoie and TVA Nouvelles

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