At the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the need for a balanced energy mix to meet the growing global demand. With the world population projected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030 and a doubling of the global GDP expected, Meloni argued for integrating various energy technologies—beyond renewables—to include gas, biofuels, hydrogen, and nuclear fusion. She underscored the importance of these efforts for future generations, stating that collective action is crucial in addressing climate change.