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The transition to a clean, secure and affordable energy system begins with wind power. We're witnessing an irreversible shift toward renewable energy as the dominant growth engine of the economy. The momentum is with us, and this marks the beginning of a new era in the energy transition.

 

  • Wind is a major part of the global power system

  • Wind is fundamental to security and prosperity  

  • The growth outlook for wind remains strong: reaching 2 Terawatts by 2029


As the global voice of the wind industry, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) engages with policymakers, business leaders, civil society and other stakeholders to ensure wind energy is central to climate dialogue and implementation of the clean energy era.

 

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Driving Global Renewable Energy Action at COP31

 

At COP31, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), a founding member of the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA), will join forces with fellow renewable energy technology organisations under the GRA umbrella and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to host the Global Renewables Hub in the Blue Zone, a dedicated space for collaboration, innovation and action to accelerate the global energy transition.

 

Over 40 events across two weeks will spotlight solutions and action to achieve the global target to ‘Double Down, Triple Up‘ by 2030 while Delivering #Electrify Now. Bringing together governments, industry, investors, and civil society, the Hub is turning ambition into implementation.

 

Where To Find Us

 

  B1, Blue Zone: Pavilion D605 - Global Renewables Hub

 

Why We Need More Wind

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Energy Security

  • Countries that invest in homegrown wind power are better protected from oil and gas market volatility and geopolitical turmoil.
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System Resilience

  • Complementarity is critical to energy system resilience. Wind is the ideal partner for most renewable energy systems.
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Lowering Energy Bills

  • Wind energy is getting cheaper over time. The more wind power in the energy system, the less billpayers will pay over the long-term.

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Creating Good Paying Jobs

  • The wind industry is already employing nearly two million workers, with hundreds of thousands more set to be recruited in the next few years.
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Reducing Carbon Emissions

  • Wind power’s zero carbon electricity is essential to displace carbon emissions and air pollutants.

Our Flagship Event

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Powering The Future Begins With Wind

Economy-wide electrification is becoming central to energy security and is reflected in Türkiye’s COP31 “35 by 35” ambition. Wind is critical to supplying this transition: onshore wind delivers affordable domestic power at scale, while offshore wind provides high-capacity generation that complements other renewables. Together, they strengthen energy security and power growing demand across industry, transport, green hydrogen and digital infrastructure.

 

This makes wind power central to delivering five key priorities:

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    Energy Security

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    Climate Action

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    Stronger Economies

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    Better Investments

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    Electrification

Turning this potential into delivery requires coordinated action to fast-tracking permitting, modernise grid and storage, mobilise finance, expand electrification through frameworks like corporate PPAs, and strengthen resilient supply chains backed by clear demand signals and offtake certainty.

 

The Launch of the Global Wind Declaration

During the Powering The Future Begins With Wind session, GWEC will launch the Global Wind Declaration for Powering the Future: A Blueprint for Accelerated Deployment by Industry and Governments. COP31 provides a unique platform for industry leaders, investors and policymakers to align behind a shared vision: establishing wind as the cornerstone of the global clean energy transition. 

 

The declaration will showcase concrete commitments, partnerships and actions needed to continue to enable wind as the primary supply-side solution of the global electrification agenda and the energy transition.

 

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More GWEC Events at COP31

 

 

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Wind Turbine Signing Ceremony: Powering The Decade Of Electrification: Renewable Supply, Grids And System Flexibility

12:00-12:20 | 10 November

B1, Blue Zone: Pavilion D605

Global Renewables Hub

 

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) will hold the beginning segment of the session with high level remarks from the Turkish Government and a live signing of a commemorative wind turbine with high level representatives from Türkiye, the International Renewable Energy Agency, the Global Renewables Alliance and GWEC.

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Grids for the Next Energy Era: Finance, Flexibility and Resilience

13:45-14:45 | 10 November

Blue Zone - RCF Pavilion

 

This interactive dialogue examines who pays for the energy transition, who benefits and who decides. Bringing together perspectives from the Philippines, South Korea and Taiwan, speakers will explore how regional cooperation, climate finance and public participation can support renewable energy integration and resilient electricity systems.

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Wind-Powered Electrification for Philippine Energy Security

17:00-18:00 | 10 November

Blue Zone - Philippines Pavilion

 

Building on the Philippines' renewable energy ambitions, the discussion will examine how wind – including offshore wind – grids, storage, and other enabling technologies can work together as part of an integrated power system that will deliver social and economic benefits to Filipino households and communities.  

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Women in Renewables: Fireside Chat and Networking Reception

18:00-20:00 | 12 November

B1, Blue Zone: Pavilion D605

Global Renewables Hub

 

This event will provide an open platform for women leaders in renewable energy to gather at the Global Renewables Hub at COP31 to champion their impact in the sector. The event will begin with a fireside chat bringing together women leaders from parliaments, governments, the private sector and civil society , including an interactive facilitated conversation across the floor. Following this segment, there will be a networking reception to build connections, exchange experiences and explore ways to strengthen women's participation in advancing the global energy transition.

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Regional Collaboration: Key In Scaling Offshore Wind Across The APAC Region

13:45-15:00 | 13 November

Blue Zone - Singapore Pavilion

 

GWEC is spearheading the APAC Trade and Industrial Policy Cooperation (TIPC for APAC) project to foster industrial policy coordination among Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines, and potentially Japan, South Korea and China. As part of this, GWEC is commissioning the APAC Offshore Wind Regional Cooperation Report to identify the barriers to scaling offshore wind in the region and where cross-border cooperation can have the greatest impact.

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Wind Day: Information Integrity Initiative

13:30-14:30 | 13 November

B1, Blue Zone: Pavilion D605

Global Renewables Hub

 

We are seeing communities, projects and social licence targeted by increasingly sophisticated wind energy disinformation attacks resulting in unjust project delays and reputational damage. In response, GWEC has mobilised its global network against the threat and engaged with partners to bring in crucial expertise from outside the industry. GWEC will use the event to highlight its Counter Disinformation Initiative currently in development.

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Wind Day: Building the MENA Wind Energy Supply Chain For a Clean Energy Future

15:00-16:00 | 13 November

B1, Blue Zone: Pavilion D605

Global Renewables Hub

 

The MENA region possesses exceptional wind resources and abundant land, making wind energy a central pillar of affordable and resilient power systems. Against this backdrop, GWEC’s report, “Mission Critical: Building the MENA Wind Energy Supply Chain for a Clean and Just Energy Transition,” provides a timely roadmap for action. 

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Wind Day, GWEC Flagship Event: Powering the Future Begins with Wind

16:30-17:30 | 13 November

B1, Blue Zone: Pavilion D605

Global Renewables Hub

 

COP31 provides a unique platform for industry leaders, investors and policymakers to align behind a shared vision: establishing wind as the cornerstone of the global clean energy transition through the launch of the Global Wind Declaration for Powering the Future: A Blueprint for Accelerated Deployment by Industry and Governments. This will showcase concrete commitments, partnerships and actions needed to continue to enable wind as the primary supply-side solution of the global electrification agenda and the energy transition.

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Wind Day: GWEC Reception

18:00-20:00 | 13 November

B1, Blue Zone: Pavilion D605

Global Renewables Hub

 

Bringing together leaders from across the global wind industry, governments and the wider energy community in the Blue Zone in Antalya. This reception will be an opportunity to discuss progress of the energy transition, and look ahead to the action needed to accelerate the deployment of wind energy globally. We hope you can join us for drinks, refreshments and an evening with the global wind community.

 

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Scaling Up Offshore Wind in Korea: Policy Priorities and Partnerships

14:00-15:00 | 14 November

Blue Zone - Korea Pavilion

 

This discussion will bring together representatives from government, industry, civil society, and international organizations to explore how offshore wind can contribute to Korea’s climate and energy objectives while driving sustainable economic growth. Drawing on domestic experience and international best practices, participants will examine pathways to accelerate offshore wind deployment, promote community participation and local economic development, and strengthen international cooperation in support of a just and inclusive energy transition.

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Electrification: from the 35 by 35 Pledge to Implementation

16:45-18:15 | 14 November

Official Side Event Room 6, Kâtip Çelebi

 

The event highlights opportunities for implementation of the 35-by-35 pledge against the conditions that determine it at national level. The event will feature the following aspects: what the pledge requires of the electricity system as a whole; determine implementation inside national systems; identify practical constraints on the pace of electrification and distinguish the end uses that can be electrified today. 

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Delivering Offshore Wind at Scale: Ambition, Action and Ocean Stewardship

10:30-11:30 | 17 November

B1, Blue Zone: Pavilion D605

Global Renewables Hub

 

The central challenge, continues to be scaling delivery: translating political ambition into operational projects at scale. This session looks at the different ways in which governments can unlock the delivery of fixed and floating offshore wind power at scale across continents, while ensuring responsible development that safeguards marine ecosystems and benefits coastal communities.

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Events 

 

 

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Global Renewables Hub Ceremony: Wind Up to Electrify Now

12pm | 11 November

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Official launch of the Global Renewables Hub at COP31 in Antalya, the hub will acquire a renewed and reinforced focus on wind, as a core transition technology, alongside the wider global push to advance the electrification of the economy.

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Meet The GWEC Team At COP31

Ben Backwell
Ben Backwell

CEO

 

Rebecca Williams
Rebecca Williams

Deputy CEO

 

Joyce Lee
Joyce Lee

Programmes and Partnerships Director

 

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Ann Francisco

Asia Pacific Director

 

Heba Rabie
Heba Rabie

Middle East and

North Africa Director

 

Juliana
Juliana Kainga

Africa Wind Power Director

 

Janice Cheong
Janice Cheong

Head of Policy

 

Miguel Pereira
Miguel Pereira

Executive Assistant to CEO

 

Alex Bath
Alex Bath

Communications Director

 

Will Henley
Will Henley

External Affairs Director

 

 

 

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Ju Man Kim

Korea Country Manager

 

Demi Alexandrou
Demi Alexandrou

Communications Officer

 

Juan Tomas
Juan Tomas

Policy Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In The Press

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Contacts

Alex Bath

Alex Bath

Communications Director
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Demi Alexandrou

Demi Alexandrou

Communications Officer
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