In brief | 23 July '25

IRENA: 91% of new renewable projects now cheaper than fossil fuels alternatives

New IRENA report confirms cost-competitiveness of renewables; warns of mounting grid integration and financing challenges notably in emerging and capital-constrained markets.

Euractiv: Poland’s largest oil and gas discovery revealed off Baltic coast 

Poland strikes biggest-ever oil and gas find near Baltic coast, a discovery hailed as a game-changer for energy independence.

Euronews: What could biggest oil discovery in Poland's history mean for Europe's energy mix?

Analysts weigh in on whether the huge oil deposits discovered under the Baltic Sea offer a chance to reduce reliance on Russian energy.

Reuters: Italy's top court says climate case against Eni can continue

Case was raised by environmental groups Greenpeace Italia and ReCommon.

ICCT: Europe’s sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) mandate risks falling short without action on investment barriers

Targeted mechanism in EU’s upcoming Sustainable Transport Investment Plan could help first-of-a-kind fuel producers secure financing.

United Nations: A moment of opportunity: Supercharging the clean energy age

Renewables have passed the point of no return for three powerful reasons: market economics. energy security and sovereignty, and easy access, says UN Secretary-General.

The Conversation: Do countries have a duty to prevent climate harm?

The world’s highest court is about to answer this crucial question