In a groundbreaking initiative to address global energy transition challenges, a Chinese international NGO, the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO), has partnered with United Nations agencies to launch a comprehensive research program. Announced during the COP30 climate conference in Belem, Brazil, this collaboration aims to identify capacity gaps and training needs across different regions to foster a just and inclusive energy transition. GEIDCO, established in 2016 as China’s first international energy organization, brings extensive experience in capacity-building, having trained over 10,000 participants from 80+ countries through 30+ international programs. The research will focus on energy policies, technologies, talent development, and financing, with a particular emphasis on regional disparities. For instance, African participants prioritize distributed renewable energy and project financing, while West Asian stakeholders are more interested in emerging technologies like hydrogen energy. The program, developed in collaboration with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Committee on Capacity-building, seeks to create targeted training initiatives to bridge these gaps. Gloria Alvarenga of the Latin American Energy Organization praised the initiative, highlighting the importance of shared experiences and collaborative mechanisms in accelerating climate action. Riad Meddeb of the UN Development Programme emphasized the urgency of addressing capacity gaps to ensure a just transition, noting that 60% of global energy production remains inefficient. He also underscored the role of digitalization in transforming clean energy systems, while pointing out the stark digital divide, with only 27% of people in low-income countries having internet access. The initiative reflects a growing global consensus to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C, as outlined in the Paris Agreement, to avoid catastrophic climate impacts.