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# The Progress Playbook

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- [Scotland’s grid becomes even cleaner as gigantic offshore wind farm comes online](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2023/10/20/scotlands-grid-becomes-even-cleaner-as-gigantic-offshore-wind-farm-comes-online/): The share of fossil fuels in the nation's electricity mix has rapidly shrunk.
- [Exclusive interview: Inside South Australia’s world-leading energy transition](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2023/10/03/exclusive-interview-inside-south-australias-world-leading-energy-transition/): A pioneer of big batteries and other decarbonisation tech, the state aims to get to 100% net renewables within seven years.
- [Lessons from Denmark – the world leader in climate action](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/18/lessons-from-denmark-the-world-leader-in-climate-action/): The pioneer of commercial wind energy says it will reduce emissions by at least 82% by 2035, relative to 1990 levels.
- [New interactive model of the South African power system aims to enhance planning transparency](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2026/10/13/new-interactive-model-of-the-south-african-power-system-aims-to-enhance-planning-transparency/): GridTwin ZA is a free, browser-based model that simulates the national grid hour by hour across a full year.
- [Catalonia’s housing revolution: Where affordability meets sustainability](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2026/02/27/catalonias-housing-revolution-where-affordability-meets-sustainability/): An alternative housing system is emerging across the region and it could create a global blueprint.
- [The game-changing ‘rust’ battery set to power Google’s next data centre](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2026/02/25/the-game-changing-rust-battery-set-to-power-googles-next-data-centre/): Iron-air batteries operate on the principle of "reversible rusting" and provide long-duration storage.
- [‘Agents of green transition’: Gujarat’s salt farmers signal a cleaner, fairer future for informal workers](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2026/02/27/agents-of-green-transition-gujarats-salt-farmers-signal-a-cleaner-fairer-future-for-informal-workers/): In the salt flats of Gujarat, India, an unlikely green revolution is underway as informal salt farmers go solar.
- [This Swiss city offers lessons in integrated transport design](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2026/02/25/this-swiss-city-offers-lessons-in-integrated-transport-design/): Researchers hope that the lessons learned from this redevelopment can help Europe at large.
- [In Frankfurt, residents can swap their cars for free public transport](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2026/02/18/in-frankfurt-residents-can-swap-their-cars-for-free-public-transport/): The scheme has been particularly popular among low-income households.
- [‘Agroforestry’ returns: A just agricultural transition is taking root in Brazil](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2026/02/09/agroforestry-returns-a-just-agricultural-transition-is-taking-root-in-brazil/): Agroforestry is the practice of growing trees and crops together on the same land. The indigenous system is making a comeback.
- [Wind and solar have overtaken fossil fuels in Europe – for good](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2026/01/22/wind-and-solar-have-overtaken-fossil-fuels-in-europe-for-good/): The carbon intensity of the EU's power generation has declined 40% since 2015 as wind and solar surged.
- [These countries imported the most Chinese solar panels in 2025](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2026/01/21/these-countries-imported-the-most-chinese-solar-panels-in-2025/): Pakistan topped the rankings as homes and businesses raced to install their own power in response to a national energy crisis.
- [South Korea joins coal phase-out coalition](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/19/south-korea-joins-coal-phase-out-coalition/): The Asian nation operates the seventh largest coal fleet in the world, and is a major importer of the fuel.
- [100 US cities have now abolished parking mandates, freeing up space for housing](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/19/100-us-cities-have-now-abolished-parking-mandates-freeing-up-space-for-housing/): "Each one of them represents a community that has chosen to prioritise people, housing, and small businesses over mandatory parking lots."
- [EU approves €1.8 billion in compensation for early coal plant closures in eastern Germany](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/19/eu-approves-e1-8-billion-in-compensation-for-early-coal-plant-closures-in-eastern-germany/): The compensation covers lost profits and social costs to support employees as they transition to new jobs.
- [China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/11/chinas-co2-emissions-have-now-been-flat-or-falling-for-18-months/): Power-sector emissions were flat in the third quarter, even as electricity demand growth accelerated to 6.1%.
- [Mexico announces ambitious decarbonisation target](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/13/mexico-announces-ambitious-decarbonisation-target/): “Mexico’s new climate plan stands among the most ambitious new climate targets from a major emitter," according to an analyst.
- [Fact check: Do renewables really make electricity grids less reliable?](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/13/fact-check-do-renewables-really-make-electricity-grids-less-reliable/): In Germany, power availability to homes and businesses has increased over the years – even as the share of renewables has climbed.
- [Global electricity generation from fossil fuels declines amid solar surge](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/07/global-electricity-generation-from-fossil-fuels-declines-amid-solar-surge/): The share of renewables in the global electricity mix climbed to 34.3% in the first half of 2025, eclipsing coal (33.1%).
- [Hamburg to set 2040 net-zero target after residents vote for stronger climate action](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/13/hamburg-to-set-2040-net-zero-target-after-residents-vote-for-stronger-action/): The referendum was initiated by youth climate movement Fridays for Future, and a wide range of civil society groups supported the initiative.
- [Boston’s food forests take root as a climate equity strategy](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/11/bostons-food-forests-take-root-as-a-climate-equity-strategy/): Once-empty lots have been overtaken by fruit trees and berry-filled bushes. These small forests are open to the public.
- [Berlin’s solar mandate drives surge in rooftop installations](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/08/berlins-solar-mandate-drives-surge-in-rooftop-installations/): The city government aims to increase solar capacity to 4,400 MW by 2035, according to its “Masterplan Solarcity”.
- [In numbers: Renewables have turned Spain into one of Europe’s cheapest electricity markets](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/02/in-numbers-renewables-have-turned-spain-into-one-of-europes-cheapest-electricity-markets/): Wind and solar met almost half of Spain’s electricity demand in the first half of 2025 (46%), up from 27% in the same period in 2019.
- [The off-grid gold mine leading the way to 100% wind and solar power](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/09/23/the-off-grid-gold-mine-leading-the-way-to-100-wind-and-solar-power/): The mine's clean energy credentials have allowed it to sell some gold at a premium to normal market rates.
- [In numbers: Solar and batteries are rapidly displacing gas in California](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/08/20/in-numbers-solar-and-batteries-are-rapidly-displacing-gas-in-california/): Output from the state's gas-fired power plants has slumped 25% in one year, and is down 43% in just two years.
- [Why the global high seas treaty is a ‘major win’ for conservation efforts](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/09/23/why-the-global-high-seas-treaty-is-a-major-win-for-conservation-efforts/): Overfishing, deep sea mining, climate change, pollution and isolationism are increasing threats to international water ecosystems.
- [Record solar growth keeps China’s emissions falling in first half of 2025](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/08/21/record-solar-growth-keeps-chinas-emissions-falling-in-first-half-of-2025/): Given the surge in solar capacity in the first half, China is on track for a fall in emissions in 2025.
- [Here’s how much global emissions would fall if we followed the leaders in clean electricity](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/08/06/heres-how-much-global-emissions-would-fall-if-we-followed-the-leaders-in-clean-electricity/): Global power sector emissions reached 14.6 billion tonnes of CO2 in 2024. But they could be slashed by following best practices.
- [Kenya’s march towards 100% clean electricity expands energy access](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/07/08/kenyas-march-towards-100-clean-electricity-expands-energy-access/): The boom in geothermal, wind, and solar energy means Kenya produces around 40% more electricity than a decade ago.
- [Study shows how net-zero housing designs can slash costs for low-income communities](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/09/20/study-shows-how-net-zero-housing-designs-can-slash-costs-for-low-income-communities/): The cost savings are mostly attributable to lower energy use and on-site clean energy generation.
- [How Dordrecht is shaping the future of flood-resilient cities](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/07/15/how-dordrecht-is-shaping-the-future-of-flood-resilient-cities/): For other cities, having access to a working model, with documented challenges and successes, can shorten the learning curve dramatically.
- [In numbers: The global EV boom is increasingly curbing oil demand](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/20/in-numbers-global-ev-boom-is-increasingly-curbing-oil-demand/): By 2030, EVs will displace more than 5 million barrels of oil per day, with China responsible for half that amount.
- [How Hungary became the world’s solar energy leader](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/13/how-hungary-became-the-worlds-solar-energy-leader/): Thanks partly to its feed-in tariff scheme, solar accounted for 25% of the country's electricity generation in 2024.
- [This Fijian village is pioneering climate-resilient infrastructure through ‘regenerative art’](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/07/07/this-fijian-village-is-pioneering-climate-resilient-infrastructure-through-regenerative-art/): New artworks will meet the village’s electricity and water needs while serving as vibrant public spaces rooted in cultural tradition.
- [How this ‘living shoreline’ project is bolstering climate resilience](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/06/30/how-this-living-shoreline-project-is-bolstering-climate-resilience/): The Franklin-98 Living Shoreline Project "offers a scalable, replicable model for climate resilience" amid intensifying storms.
- [These African cities are speeding up the shift to bike-friendly streets](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/06/17/these-african-cities-are-speeding-up-the-shift-to-bike-friendly-streets/): Ethiopia’s capital has built more than 60 km of walkways and protected cycle tracks, with plans to expand the network further.
- [China’s emissions decline amid clean energy surge](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/15/chinas-emissions-decline-amid-clean-energy-surge/): China’s could see substantial absolute emissions reductions over the next five years, according to this analysis for Carbon Brief.
- [In numbers: How Beijing cleaned up its air](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/12/in-numbers-how-beijing-cleaned-up-its-air/): Fine particulate concentrations have fallen 67% since 2013 thanks to a series of interventions. But more work is needed.
- [How Wales is building a sharing economy through its ‘libraries of things’](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/04/05/how-wales-is-building-a-sharing-economy-through-its-libraries-of-things/): Wales has 28 'libraries of things' dotted across the country. These facilities allow community members to borrow rather than buy.
- [Analysis: By matching Brazil and the UK’s climate ambitions, the world could secure a liveable future](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/20/analysis-by-matching-brazil-and-the-uks-climate-ambitions-the-world-could-secure-a-liveable-future/): Few countries have promised to cut emissions enough to avoid catastrophic levels of global heating.
- [Kenya’s third-largest city reimagines urban living](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/18/kenyas-third-largest-city-reimagines-urban-living/): While it's early days yet, Kisumu’s model could become Africa’s blueprint for climate-conscious urban living.
- [Lessons from Wales’ future generations law](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/04/lessons-from-wales-future-generations-law/): For the past decade, a groundbreaking law has required all public bodies in Wales to consider the long-term impact of their decisions.
- [Michigan explores solar power on contaminated brownfield sites](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/13/michigan-explores-solar-power-on-contaminated-brownfield-sites/): A 120MW solar array on a long-vacant mining operation in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was met by residents with little controversy.
- [Inside Florida’s unlikely transformation into a solar superpower](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/04/inside-floridas-unlikely-transformation-into-a-solar-superpower/): Favourable economics and abundant sunshine are fuelling a solar energy boom in the conservative state.
- [The UK’s grid operator on the next steps to a clean electricity system](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/04/the-uks-grid-operator-on-the-next-steps-to-a-clean-electricity-system/): In 2024, 50% of the nation's electricity came from renewable sources as wind became the biggest contributor.
- [In numbers: Solar and battery storage powerhouse Chile sets new clean energy records](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/04/29/in-numbers-solar-and-battery-storage-powerhouse-chile-sets-new-clean-energy-records/): The switch from fossil fuels means emissions from Chile's electricity sector have fallen 41% since peaking in 2013.
- [How satellite monitoring is being used to boost solar output](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/18/how-satellite-monitoring-is-being-used-to-boost-solar-output/): As solar technology rapidly advances, so does the need to ensure its performance remains consistently high across diverse environments.
- [Inside Washington’s groundbreaking parking reforms](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/05/inside-washingtons-groundbreaking-parking-reforms/): Among other things, parking mandates for new residential buildings are capped at no more than 0.5 spaces per apartment.
- [These countries are leading the solar energy revolution](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/04/14/these-countries-are-leading-the-solar-energy-revolution/): More than one in five countries now get at least 10% of their electricity directly from the sun.
- [Next-generation sand battery to be built in Finland](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/04/next-generation-sand-battery-to-be-built-in-finland/): Existing sand batteries are used only as a heat source, so the new plant will need to operate at higher temperatures to discharge electricity.
- [Germany’s biggest companies cut emissions by 6% in 2024](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/20/germanys-biggest-companies-cut-emissions-by-6-in-2024/): The reduction represents a sum equivalent to the emissions of 1.1 million German residents.
- [Londoners are swapping cars for bicycles at a rapid pace, data shows](https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/04/29/londoners-are-swapping-cars-for-bicycles-at-a-rapid-pace-data-shows/): The number of people cycling in central London was 57% higher in 2024 than just two years before, and 70% up from 2017 levels.

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- [South Africa power grid model](https://theprogressplaybook.com/south-africa-power-grid-model/)
- [Site Guide](https://theprogressplaybook.com/site-guide/): The Progress Playbook is a digital publication covering the countries, cities, and organisations leading the way in climate action and sustainable development. We focus on solutions journalism – the policies, innovations, and strategies that are delivering real progress.
- [Netherlands: Circular Economy & Sustainable Innovation](https://theprogressplaybook.com/netherlands-circular-economy-sustainable-innovation/): The Netherlands has positioned itself as a global leader in circular economy innovation, sustainable urban planning, and climate adaptation. This small, densely populated nation consistently punches above its weight in sustainability, pioneering solutions to challenges that many countries will face as urbanization, resource scarcity, and climate change intensify.
- [China: Clean Energy Transition & Sustainability at Scale](https://theprogressplaybook.com/china-clean-energy-transition-sustainability-at-scale/): China's clean energy transition is reshaping global markets and accelerating the worldwide shift away from fossil fuels. As the world's largest energy consumer, carbon emitter, and manufacturer, China's choices have planetary consequences—and the country is increasingly choosing renewables, electrification, and industrial decarbonization.
- [Denmark: Climate Leadership & Sustainability Success Stories](https://theprogressplaybook.com/denmark-climate-leadership-sustainability-success-stories/): Denmark has emerged as the global leader in climate action and sustainable development, demonstrating that ambitious environmental goals can drive economic prosperity, technological innovation, and improved quality of life. This small Nordic nation of 6 million people consistently ranks first in international climate performance indices while maintaining one of the world's highest standards of living.
- [Social Development: Global Solutions & Success Stories](https://theprogressplaybook.com/social-development-global-solutions-success-stories/): Sustainable development is not just about environmental protection and economic growth—it's fundamentally about improving human wellbeing, expanding opportunity, and ensuring dignity for all. From Finland's success in ending chronic homelessness to innovative agricultural systems that restore ecosystems while lifting farmers out of poverty, countries and communities worldwide are proving that social progress and environmental sustainability reinforce each other.
- [Sustainable Cities: Global Solutions & Success Stories](https://theprogressplaybook.com/sustainable-cities-global-solutions-success-stories/): Cities are home to more than half the world's population and generate over 70% of global carbon emissions, making urban sustainability critical to addressing the climate crisis. But cities are also laboratories of innovation, where forward-thinking policies and bold experimentation are creating blueprints for livable, resilient, and prosperous urban futures.
- [Sustainable Transport: Global Solutions & Success Stories](https://theprogressplaybook.com/sustainable-transport-global-solutions-success-stories/): The global transport sector is undergoing its most significant transformation in over a century. From electric vehicles surging to majority market share in leading economies to cities redesigning streets around people rather than cars, the shift toward sustainable mobility is accelerating worldwide.
- [Climate & Energy: Global Solutions and Success Stories](https://theprogressplaybook.com/climate-energy-global-solutions-and-success-stories/): The global energy transition is underway, and countries around the world are proving that ambitious climate action is both achievable and economically beneficial. From Denmark's mostly wind-powered grid to Uruguay's renewable energy "independence", nations are demonstrating that decarbonisation can drive economic growth, create jobs, and improve energy security.
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