Belarus Joins Global Sustainable Fuels Initiative at COP30
Belarus was among 23 countries that officially endorsed the Clean Energy Ministerial Future Fuels Action Plan at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), held from November 10-21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. This endorsement signals Belarus's commitment to accelerating the global transition to sustainable fuels and diversifying its energy sources.
The Future Fuels Action Plan: Aims and Scope
The Clean Energy Ministerial Future Fuels Action Plan was launched at COP30 as the implementation platform for the Belém 4X Pledge. This ambitious pledge sets a target to quadruple sustainable fuel use by 2035, using 2024 levels as a baseline. The initiative is designed to foster demand creation, establish transparent carbon accounting, and develop necessary infrastructure to scale up sustainable fuel production globally. The plan specifically targets hard-to-abate sectors such as aviation, shipping, steel, and cement, where decarbonization presents significant challenges. The International Energy Agency (IEA) will be responsible for tracking the progress of this action plan annually. The CEM FFAP outlines 20 cross-sector actions to achieve its objectives.
Belarus's Commitment to Clean Energy Development
Belarus's endorsement aligns with its ongoing efforts to enhance its renewable energy sector and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels. The country has a high dependence on oil and natural gas imports, primarily from Russia, making the development of domestic renewable energy sources a strategic priority for energy security. Under its State Program 'Energy Saving' for 2021-2025, Belarus aims to increase the share of renewable energy sources in its gross consumption of fuel and energy resources to 8% by 2025 and reduce the energy intensity of its GDP by 7% compared to 2020. Current initiatives include prioritizing small-scale solar installations and repairing wind power stations in 2025, with a goal for wind farms to generate approximately 650 MW of electricity by 2025. The United Nations in Belarus has emphasized the importance of united efforts from government, businesses, and international partners to build a sustainable energy future for the nation.
Global Collaboration for a Sustainable Future
The endorsement by Belarus is part of a broader international collaboration involving a diverse group of nations. Alongside Belarus, countries such as Andorra, Armenia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Guatemala, Guinea, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, the Netherlands, Panama, the DPRK, Sudan, UAE, and Zambia have also backed the Clean Energy Ministerial Future Fuels Action Plan. This widespread support underscores the global recognition of the urgent need to transition to cleaner energy sources and the role of sustainable fuels in achieving international climate goals. The collective effort aims to overcome barriers such as high costs and the need for significant investment in new infrastructure to accelerate the energy transition.
6 Comments
Muchacha
Finally, some real international cooperation on sustainable fuels. This plan is ambitious and necessary.
Mariposa
Global collaboration at COP30 is vital for climate action, and Belarus's endorsement is a step forward. Still, achieving such ambitious targets across diverse nations will require unprecedented political will and sustained economic investment over many years.
ZmeeLove
While the goal to quadruple sustainable fuel use is ambitious and much-needed, the specifics on how this will be funded and scaled in hard-to-abate sectors remain a significant concern. It's a positive direction, but a monumental task.
Karamba
Great to see Belarus prioritizing renewables and reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. Smart move!
Katchuka
Every country counts in the climate fight. Good on Belarus for joining this important initiative.
Eugene Alta
This is just political posturing. They'll talk a good game but continue business as usual.