Our planet is rapidly approaching a number of tipping points, and the solution is clear: we must expedite an equitable  transition to renewable energy. By tripling global renewable energy generation by 2030, we can transform our future, ensuring cleaner air, improved health, and a more stable climate for generations to come. Renewable energy offers an unparalleled opportunity to power the world sustainably while creating millions of new jobs, driving economic prosperity and enhancing global security as well as improving human health and energy equity.

As fossil fuels continue to drive climate change, pollution, and health crises, the shift to renewable energy is more urgent than ever. Many countries around the world are already proving that solar, wind, hydroelectric and geothermal energy can power entire regions — and it's time for the rest of the world to follow.

We call on global leaders to commit to:

• Tripling renewable energy generation by 2030: Advancing clean energy sources like solar, wind, geothermal, tidal and hydropower. This ambitious target supports global climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement, opened for signatures on Earth Day 2016.
• Cutting greenhouse gas emissions: Rapidly transitioning to renewable energy is the key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, fighting climate change and lowering energy prices for everyone.
• Phasing out fossil fuels: The renewable energy sector has taken off globally but the world is still producing more CO₂ than ever before because of our over reliance on fossil fuels. This needs to end with meaningful policies supporting the rapid growth of renewable energy and energy efficiency. The world economy must favor renewable energy, ensuring that the “beginning of the end” of fossil fuels is realized. 
• Investing in clean energy infrastructure: In 2022 the fossil fuel industry was subsidized globally to the tune of $7 trillion. We must realign these subsidies to support the growth of desperately needed renewable energy, including infrastructure to accelerate the transition. We need smart grids, new high voltage transmission lines, local distribution networks and long term battery storage. This will drive economic, environmental, and energy security benefits.

This will pave the way to: 

• Providing affordable, sustainable power for everyone. Bringing electricity to homes, schools and hospitals worldwide, and ensuring energy access and equity for all. 
• Creating millions of new jobs in the energy industry. Driving economic growth globally.
• Prioritizing health and health equity by reducing fossil fuel induced pollution and improving air and water quality. Shifting away from fossil fuels will protect human health worldwide 

The transition to renewable energy is about creating a future where everyone can thrive. Let’s use the power of the Earth Day network and our global movement to demand urgent action from governments, businesses, and communities around the world.

This petition will be presented to the United Nation’s leadership and delegates at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties 30 (COP 30) in November 2025. 

Join us in calling for a healthier, more sustainable, and equitable future powered by renewable energy by signing this petition today. Together, we can make this change happen.

It’s Our Power. It’s Our Planet. Triple Renewable Energy by 2030.