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October 14, 2025 Climate and environment

Despite record growth in renewable energy use, the world is still far from meeting its climate commitments, according to a report released Tuesday by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

According to IRENA, 582 GW of new renewable energy capacity was commissioned in 2024, an all-time high. However, to reach the target agreed upon at the COP28 climate conference of 11.2 TW by 2030, the world needs to add more than 1,100 GW annually. The current rate is clearly insufficient, the report's authors conclude.

"The clean energy revolution is irreversible," said the UN Secretary-General. Antonio Guterres, commenting on the report. "Renewable energy is being deployed faster and more cheaply than fossil fuels, creating jobs, stimulating growth, and providing affordable electricity. But the window of opportunity for keeping warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is rapidly closing. We must act faster."

IRENA emphasizes that developed countries must take the lead in transitioning away from coal and oil, increasing the share of renewable energy sources to 20 percent of global energy capacity by the end of the decade. This requires a sharp increase in investment in modernizing power grids, supply chains, and the production of clean technologies such as solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and hydrogen systems.

The report's authors also note that the falling cost and increasing efficiency of renewable energy sources are one of the few positive developments in the otherwise bleak climate forecasts of recent years. However, without decisive action and financial support, the transition to sustainable energy may be too slow to prevent the catastrophic consequences of global warming.

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14 October 2025Experts have concluded that the following measures reduce alcohol consumption at the population level:• increasing taxes or setting minimum prices;• raising the minimum age for purchasing or drinking alcohol;• limiting the density of sales outlets, as well as the days and hours of sale;• strict bans on alcohol advertising;• a state monopoly on sales;• other comprehensive measures.• save lives – reducing consumption prevents disease and premature death;• save money – tax policy not only reduces consumption and harm, but also increases budget revenues that can be directed towards health care and rehabilitation;• produce a rapid effect – results are visible within 5 years, that is, within one political cycle;• rely on science – IARC assessments are based on independent and reliable data and serve as a global benchmark.

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October 14, 2025 Peace and security

Libyan political institutions continue to stall in implementing key stages of the roadmap developed with the assistance of the UN Mission in Libya. This was stated by the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Libya, Hannah Tetteh, speaking at a Security Council meeting on Tuesday.

"Libya cannot afford further delays," Tetteh emphasized, calling on the House of Representatives and the Supreme Council of State to engage constructively. She stated that the lack of agreement on the composition of the Electoral Commission and the legal framework for the elections jeopardizes the entire process of democratic renewal.

Amid political discord, the security situation in the country remains fragile, Tetteh said. She emphasized that sustainable peace depends on security sector reform, which the UN mission is currently discussing with Libya's Presidential Council. "We urgently need to move forward," she declared.

Local elections demonstrate citizens' desire for democratic participation. Voting took place in seven municipalities in Zawiya in August, and elections are expected to resume in another sixteen districts in the coming days.

Meanwhile, economic governance in the country remains woefully ineffective. The Central Bank of Libya discovered 6.5 billion dinars (approximately $1.2 billion) in unaccounted banknotes, not officially registered. The total amount of illicit funds uncovered this year has reached 10 billion dinars. Tetteh called the situation "deeply alarming" and welcomed the launch of the National Anti-Corruption Strategic Plan, emphasizing that its success depends on political will.

Tetteh placed particular emphasis on national reconciliation in her report. The UN continues to work with victims of enforced disappearances and mass graves. A draft law on missing persons, which must comply with international standards, is being developed.

In conclusion, Tetteh emphasized that if the Mission's current efforts fail to achieve consensus among the main political institutions, it will be forced to propose an alternative approach and seek support from the Security Council. "The Libyan people deserve stability, peace, and respect for human rights," she concluded.

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