At the United Nations' 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) officially endorsed the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative.
This great decision, announced today, on May 27, makes the Marshall Islands the 13th nation to join the growing coalition of climate-progressive countries leading the effort to secure a negotiating mandate for a Treaty, and reinforces the island nation’s place at the forefront of the fight against climate change, and in defense of human rights.
Dr. Hilda Heine, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, said at the opening plenary of the summit:
“Fossil fuels are at the heart of the planetary crisis that we face today. My country is resilient - war, colonialism and nuclear testing have marked our history. We know the dangers that fossil fuels pose, and the absolute necessity of addressing them as the urgent threat they are. We are proud to join the ranks of the countries supporting the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative today.”
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Brilliant!!! The Marshall Islands' endorsement of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty puts on display its commitment to climate action, highlighting the urgency of addressing fossil fuel dependency. This move strengthens global efforts to mitigate climate change and safeguard human rights.
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This is HUGE news! Love to see their leadership in this fight! Let's keep pushing for a global treaty to end our dependence on fossil fuels.
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@george_kariuki Indeed. And the first step is such fossil fuel non proliferation treaties to road to no extractions and eventually onto no use of fossil fuel reserves as we transition to green energy.
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Wonderful news!
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A step into the right direction, it's a great decision by Marshall Island
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@elizbeth_gathigia We'd like to see more nations sign up under such treaties and we can only hope this serves as an encouragement to other countries that wish to go green. It's time to make the switch guys
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Great .This is great progress towards a cleaner future and more stable.planet for our future generations.
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Great news!! This is a significant step in the global effort to address climate change and promote sustainable energy practices.
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@walter_lungayi true, this is the right way to go, together we can win against climate change effects.
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A decision of it's kind by Marshall island.Adoption of this treaty by such a small country should motivate more nations to follow suit.
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@rukia_ahmed_abdi this is true, and to the bigger nations they should take up the challange and commit to do more in pursuit for a sustainable environment.
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Yes! Way to go, let's hope that many more follow!
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@sarah_chabane_874 Sure.This is my prayer too
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Great progress that advances the fossil fuel non proliferation treaty.
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This is a great decision by Marshall Islands in the roadmap to pursue sustainability. Happy to see the smaller states purposing to protect the environment by joining forces to end fossil fuels reliance.
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@joseph_githinji I hope more nations will embrace this treaty