Clean Lighting Coalition

The world just said #FarewelltoFluorescents. 147 governments at the Minamata Convention on Mercury’s Fifth Conference of Parties (COP5) agreed to phase out all mercury-added lamps by 2027, effectively putting an end to the fluorescent lighting industry and accelerating the market towards efficient LED technology. The decision’s benefits cumulatively to 2050 are massive, and their wide-reaching climate impacts are critical in fight for a healthier and more sustainable world. The impacts of the decision will: 💡 Avoid 2.7 gigatonnes of CO2 emissions cumulatively between 2026/7-2050 💡 Save US$1.13 trillion on electricity bills 💡 Eliminate 158 tonnes of mercury pollution, both from the light bulbs themselves and from avoided mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants Learn more in our press release. https://lnkd.in/gF3PUmrp

A phase out of all fluorescent lamps is feasible by 2025. It is time to say #FarewelltoFluorescents, mitigating the environmental and human harm of the continued manufacture, export and import of mercury-added lamps. Data from 60+ countries reveal the market is ready to accelerate the transition to energy-efficient, widely available mercury-free LEDs by 2025. There is no need to wait any longer. Read the official Clean Lighting Coalition position on decisions regarding mercury-containing fluorescent lighting at the Minamata COP5: https://lnkd.in/ghjeuG2v

Data from 60+ countries shine a light on one crucial fact: we do not need to delay the global phase out of toxic fluorescents any longer. CLiC’s new report highlights the widespread accessibility of efficient LEDs & the environmental and cost benefits of a fast transition to a mercury-free lighting market. Explore data from markets across the Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin and the Caribbean regions to learn more about the market readiness and global need to #EndToxicLighting once and for all. It’s time to say #FarewelltoFluorescents. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gfnQzZ47

Seven states in the US have taken action to transition their markets away from mercury-ladened lighting – sketching the path to an all-LED future. Now, it’s time for more states to join the #CleanLighting movement. Join us for an informative webinar “State of the Lightbulb: Saying Farewell to Fluorescents” where we will delve into the technical and legislative strategies to move towards a healthier, brighter future. Gain insights from bill sponsors such as Assemblymember Ash Kalra from California and Representative Nicole Lowen from Hawaii, as well as industry leaders and advocates, on the major milestones in passing legislation that benefits people and the planet. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gM-yK6wG

This October, representatives from 146 countries have the opportunity to say #FarewelltoFluorescents once and for all at the Minamata Convention on Mercury COP5. The evidence is clear: the world is ready for an all-LED future. A timely phase out of all mercury-containing lamps will: 💡prevent the release of 178 metric tonnes of mercury 💡achieve $1.23 trillion in electricity cost savings, and 💡slash CO2 emissions by 2.97 gigatonnes Transitioning to clean, energy-efficient LED lighting will reduce the strain on national power grids and ensure access to safe, affordable lighting for everyone. Join us and our partners from around the globe in signing the petition to urge international leaders to stand in support and adopt the African Lighting Amendment and #EndToxicLighting. Learn more about the #CleanLighting transition and sign the petition: https://lnkd.in/g5pXD9Cf

Massive economic, climate & health benefits have spurred from LED adoption initiatives & policies around the world. An equitable movement towards mercury-free lighting is essential in ensuring a just energy transition for all. Join the Clean Lighting Coalition and partners for a critical conversation on policies, initiatives and actions taken from the local to global level to phase-out fluorescent lighting Join us on September 7 at the Just Transition Forum, Asia, to discover a roadmap for a #CleanLighting future & learn from policymakers, experts & advocates on the benefits of a #LED transition. Register here: https://asia.fes.de/jtfa

Regional and national lighting industry associations have a responsibility to ensure toxic fluorescent technologies are not dumped into un- and underregulated markets – guiding an equitable global transition to LEDs that protects people and the planet from the impacts of mercury. Read a new piece from Roger Baro & Oarabile M. Serumola, the Co-Chairs to the COP5 Minamata Convention on Mercury Africa Region, as they call upon the global lighting industry and community to support an amendment to phase out mercury in lighting: https://lnkd.in/ecsce7As

In less than a decade, LEDs took over approximately 75% of India’s lighting market share - almost entirely displacing mercury-ladened compact fluorescents - as a result of India’s UJALA program. The program distributed approximately 368 million LEDs since its launch, avoiding 38 million tons of #carbondioxide emissions per year, reducing 6 tons of mercury pollution, and saving consumers USD $2.3 billion in electricity costs, according to Energy Services Limited. However, the program represents something much more than just LED adoption. It showcases how effectively a timely government intervention can transform a market towards clean, sustainable technology, drive economic growth, promote human health and climate resiliency, and set a blueprint for other countries to follow suit. Learn more about this successful initiative and how people and the planet are reaping benefits in this article by Bishal Thapa for ET EnergyWorld : https://lnkd.in/geBFiNw5

As the global LED market grows and more countries say #FarewellToFluorescents, exporters of mercury-ladened lighting are turning their attention towards un & under-regulated markets, like those across Africa - further exacerbating the current high costs of living, lack of potable water, and strained energy grids in these countries. In a piece for LED Magazine, Roger Baro & Oarabile M. Serumola, the Co-Chairs to the COP5 Minamata Convention on Mercury Africa Region, are calling upon the global lighting industry to support an amendment to phase out mercury in lighting, and accelerate the transition to LEDs. In November, the 143 parties to the Minamata Convention will have an opportunity to mitigate this environmental dumping, and cumulatively avoid 3.3 Gt of CO2 emissions and save $1.34 trillion in electricity bills by 2050 by supporting the COP5 African Lighting Amendment. The amendment will effectively end the import, export and manufacture of all fluorescent lamps globally. Read the full piece: https://lnkd.in/ecsce7As

The world is ready to reap the benefits from an LED transition – and we have the evidence and expert insights to prove it. Tune in on August 31 to join us, UN Environment Programme and Zero Mercury Working Group for an online virtual event: “Transitioning to Mercury-Free Lighting” to learn about the compelling facts supporting a global LED transition and hear the first outcomes of the Clean Lighting Coalition’s extensive global data collection on LED markets. Register here: https://bit.ly/3E5ZKce