The Prime Minister launched the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA) and this first mission, focused on finance, at the at the G20 Summit in November 2024 alongside Brazil. He announced a second mission focused on supply chains at the IEA Future of Energy Security Summit in April 2025.
The establishment of the supply chains mission is underpinned by a supporting vision statement, outlining its ambition to address the urgent need for resilient clean power supply chains to meet the demands of the energy transition.
1. We, Australia, Canada, Kenya, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Zambia, with the support of the European Commission and COP30 Presidency, commit to accelerating the global clean energy transition through the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA) Supply Chains Mission, established at the London Future of Energy Security Summit in April. In support of the Global Stocktake commitments to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030, the Supply Chains Mission will address the urgent need for clean power supply chains to meet the demands of the energy transition that is the transformational opportunity of our time.
2. We recognise that accelerating the deployment of clean power is central to energy security as well as to growth and prosperity, and that ensuring a resilient supply chain is essential to realising these benefits globally. The Supply Chains Mission will therefore be grounded in partnership between the Global North and Global South, bringing together governments and industry to make progress on challenges in clean power supply chains. Guided by national priorities and areas of expertise, partners will engage in one or multiple priority areas of the Mission. Our officials will work together to advance practical solutions to strengthen clean power supply chains and share the benefits of the clean energy transition, including for emerging markets and developing economy partners.
3. The Mission will be structured around four priority pillars, each designed to address a critical challenge in supply chains for the global clean energy transition:
Pillar 1: Transforming Data – The lack of data and transparency in clean power supply chains is limiting the effectiveness of policymaking and government intervention. We aim to facilitate global access to reliable, high-quality data. The International Energy Agency (IEA) is producing an actionable report and recommending approaches to access robust supply chains data.
Pillar 2: Electricity Transmission System – Bottlenecks in the supply chain for transmission components, driven by limited manufacturing capacity, are slowing the energy transition and delaying rollout of clean power. We aim to address the bottlenecks by harmonising standards, facilitating investment, and strengthening cooperation between governments, regulators, and industry. This pillar aims to reduce lead times for grid projects and unlock manufacturing capacity for critical components.
Pillar 3: Circularity – The market for recycled materials is constrained by a lack of international standards and agreements, with no coordinated international initiative on circularity and the clean energy transition. We aim to enhance the circular economy for key materials by addressing regulatory fragmentation, enabling cross-border flows of recycled inputs, and coordinating circularity strategies, bridging demand for primary materials.
Pillar 4: Increased participation for emerging markets and developing economies – At present, despite being the source of critical minerals, many emerging markets and developing economies are unable to maximise the economic benefits of the clean energy transition. We aim to ensure inclusive participation across clean power value chains by supporting increased economic opportunity in emerging markets and developing economies. This includes derisking financing, partnering on skills and tech access, and enabling meaningful engagement in global supply chain development.
4. To support the development and delivery of these critical actions, the Supply Chains Mission will partner with international and third sector organisations to drive delivery of technical solutions for priority areas. We welcome continued partnerships with the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA), facilitated by IRENA and the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions; and continued inputs from Chatham House; where we will explore opportunities for international collaboration on the Mission priorities. We welcome further engagement with relevant international fora and organisations to advance the deliverables of the Mission.
5. Through the Supply Chains Mission, we will engage with industry and businesses to deliver the Mission’s objectives, recognising the vital role that the private sector will play in delivering and deploying clean power supply chains globally. We welcome early engagement with the Supply Chains Mission from industry leaders to advance the deliverables of the Mission.
Source: UK Government: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-clean-power-alliance-supply-chains-mission-vision
The Critical Supply Group consists of companies and professionals committed to secure and resilient critical supply chains. CSG is managed by MAP UK & International. For more details, including how to get involved, or to make contact with any of the entities involved, please email info@mapukinternational.com.