This report sketches scenarios to reach peak demand for mined minerals for batteries in the mid-2030s, and reach zero mining by 2050, based on technological advancements and recycling.
This is a brief news article that explains the key context and opportunities for African countries to benefit from their critical minerals deposits.
This paper seeks to inform governments and other stakeholders in countries with critical mineral deposits of the key challenges and opportunities related to maximising the benefits to their societies from the exploitation of these minerals.
REN21’s annual flagship publication is the Renewables Global Status Report, a collaborative effort among hundreds of experts that provides an update on the status of and trends in the expansion of renewable energy worldwide.
This second edition from 2025 provides an update to the landmark report from 2019, based on a new survey of 1192 individuals working in the sector, and 233 companies and organizations. The headline finding was that despite widespread efforts, the share of women in renewable energy has not grown over the past six years: it … Continue reading “Renewable energy: A gender perspective (Second edition)”
These Greening TVET guidelines provide a comprehensive framework to promote sustainable development within TVET institutions. By showing how to embed environmental sustainability and gender equity into institutional practices, the guidelines aim to equip TVET institutions with the tools needed to foster a green economy.
This report provides comprehensive analysis of the global energy workforce, including estimates of its size and distribution across regions, sectors, and technologies. It also assesses how energy labour requirements evolve to 2035 across all IEA scenarios.
This resource provides the latest data and insights on global renewable energy employment, highlighting trends in renewable energy deployment and supply chains as well as the influence of geopolitical and geoeconomic factors. The resource serves as a valuable tool for stakeholders aiming to understand and address the employment implications of the global shift towards renewable … Continue reading “Renewable energy and jobs: Annual review 2025”