Breakthrough Agenda

The Breakthrough Agenda brings together countries and initiatives to inspire and drive global collaboration. By offering a clear framework for change, it empowers nations to prioritize, coordinate, and amplify collective action across seven key sectors, unlocking new opportunities to accelerate progress towards a sustainable, low-carbon future.

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The Breakthrough Agenda was launched at COP26 to accelerate international action in major emitting sectors to achieve net zero emissions by mid-century.

backed by 61 countries

Establishing an internationally recognised, annual COP centred and collaborative process. Supported by 61 countries covering over 80% of global GDP.

Supporting Clean tech collaboration

Accelerating the transition to clean technology by coordinating standards, demand signals and finance across economies.

Seven Sectors

Working with over 150 international initiatives that enhance global cooperation in seven major emitting sectors accounting for more than 60% of global emissions.

Sector specific goals and action

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Breakthrough Agenda Report 2024

The Breakthrough Agenda’s annual reports, created by independent experts, assess global progress in key sectors, providing recommendations for accelerating international collaboration.

The 2024 Reports, authored by the International Energy Agency (IEA), UN High Level Climate Champions, and CGIAR, offer insights into each sector’s advancements and suggest ways to strengthen global efforts. This year, for the first time, the series includes the 2024 Breakthrough Agenda Report – Agriculture.

Each year, countries develop Priority International Actions in response to these reports, ensuring practical and coordinated progress toward a more sustainable future.

News and Events

Scaling International Assistance for Industrial Decarbonisation

At COP29, in support of the finance and investment priority actions under the Steel and Cement & Concrete Breakthroughs, the United Kingdom and Germany pledged over $420m towards industrial decarbonisation efforts in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies
04/12/2024

A New Milestone for Clean Energy at COP29

As COP29 concluded in Baku with a landmark agreement on finance, the collective effort to drive climate action took a bold step forward.
04/12/2024
The 2024 Business Breakthrough Barometer

The 2024 Business Breakthrough Barometer

Business leaders have warned that without bold government policy, the next wave of large-scale investments in the net zero transition are at risk.
11/11/2024