Breakthrough Agenda Special Report 2026
Climate High-Level Champions
As countries seek to deliver on energy and climate goals, new analysis highlights near-term priorities to strengthen cooperation, emphasising importance of government engagement.
Building on previous editions in the Breakthrough Agenda series, this year’s report identifies a set of near-term priorities aimed at improving conditions for investment, deployment and market development ahead of the next Global Stocktake in 2028.
Launched at COP26 in 2021, the Breakthrough Agenda provides a framework for strengthening international collaboration across major emitting sectors, with the aim of making clean technologies and sustainable solutions the most affordable, accessible and attractive option by 2030.
“As the current energy crisis shows, strong international cooperation remains essential to help countries address shared energy challenges. Investment in a range of key energy technologies is growing robustly in many countries around the world, but faster progress will also depend on whether governments can work together to reduce risks, strengthen markets and expand the infrastructure needed for growth.” - International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol