Global Renewables Alliance launch global and Brazilian private sector coalition to deliver the global energy transition.
Brasilia, June 9 2025 – On World Environment Day, the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) launched a Global Coalition and a Brazilian Renewable Energy Mobilisation Committee to support the COP30 Presidency. These initiatives aim to coordinate private sector leadership to deliver the global energy transition.
“The GRA COP30 Coalition is extremely important,” said Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, COP30 President. “Because in Brazil we know how viable renewables are, and above all, the economic logic of renewables which we have to promote,” he added.
Speaking to Brazil’s leadership as COP30 host, Ambassador Corrêa do Lago emphasised: “Brazil is proof that a developing country can deploy renewables in an extremely efficient manner, in an absolute secure way, and also, with a price that is absolutely competitive.”
Ben Backwell, Chair of GRA and CEO of the Global Wind Energy Council echoed Brazil’s potential: “Brazil is a global leader in renewable energy, with a strong diplomatic track record and the unique potential to deliver concrete progress that can inspire and guide the rest of the world.”
Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) underscored the momentum: “The energy transition is unstoppable. This process has no turning back and will continue to advance, but we must accelerate and scale up our actions.”
“COP30 will be a crucial moment in this global effort. And we are fully aware that without the private sector, we will not succeed. It is essential to have them on board. That’s why we are working closely with the COP30 Presidency, actively contributing to ensure this agenda moves forward with consistency and commitment,” La Camera added.
The mobilisation of Brazilian and international companies for COP30 marks the latest milestone in GRA’s mission to implement the COP28 goal of tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030. GRA will mobilise businesses, highlight success stories, and present policy recommendations to fast-track deployment – including expanding transmission and storage infrastructure, accelerating permitting, and scaling up financing.
“COP30 in Brazil is a unique opportunity to drive real, lasting change,” said Bruce Douglas, CEO of the Global Renewables Alliance. “Businesses know that tripling renewables is the way forward – to deliver secure energy, create jobs, and drive sustainable economic growth.” In Brazil, 89% of executives say they want a renewables-based power system within the next decade – a clear signal of readiness to lead.
The Brazilian Renewable Energy Mobilisation Committee convenes CEOs and senior executives from leading companies and industry associations active in Brazil. The committee will actively contribute to identifying solutions that strengthen the private sector’s role in international climate negotiations. It will provide strategic, technical and policy input to support Elbia Gannoum, Special Envoy for Energy to COP30 and President of the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (ABEEólica), who will chair the committee.
“It is time for us, as renewable energy investors, to demonstrate how we can contribute to achieving the energy transition goals,” said Elbia Gannoum. “We are ready, we have the structure and we have the means.”
The members of the committee include the industry associations ABEEólica, Absolar, ABIHV, ABSAE, Abrage, and companies Aeris, Atlas Agro, Auren, Cemig, Clean Energy Latin America (CELA), CPFL, Eletrobras, Engie, EDF, Fortescue, Norte Energia, Goldwind Brasil, Instituto E+, MingYang, Neoenergia, Norsk Hydro, Orsted, Ocean Winds and Renova Energia.
The COP30 Global Coalition includes major global and national players such as Google, Fortescue, Adani Green Energy Ltd., EDP, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Iberdrola, Ørsted, SSE Renewables, Vestas, Topsoe, Arup, Octopus Energy Generation, and SUNOTEC. Representing manufacturers, energy buyers, developers, utilities and investors, they bring expertise and influence to showcase how tripling renewables by 2030 is not just achievable, it is already delivering huge socio-economic, security and climate benefits.
The committee and coalition was welcomed by Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, COP30 President, Thiago Barral, National Secretary of Energy Transition, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Francesco La Camera, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Rodrigo Rollemberg, Secretary of Green Economy, Decarbonisation and Bio Industry, MDIC, and Elbia Gannoum Special Envoy for Energy to COP30 and President of the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (ABEEólica).
The Global Renewables Alliance ( GRA) represents the leading international industry players and provides a unified renewable energy voice. Comprised of founding members the Global Wind Energy Council, the Global Solar Council, the International Hydropower Association, the International Geothermal Association, the Long Duration Energy Storage Council and the Green Hydrogen Organisation, the Alliance aims to increase ambition and accelerate the uptake of renewable energy across the world. #3xRenewables.
