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Seventeen prominent banks from the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), including the well-known Triodos Bank, have thrown their support behind the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative. This global initiative aims to accelerate the transition to renewable energy and curb the expansion of coal, oil, and gas production. It's no news that the banking sector, a key player in global finance, has tremendous power when shaping climate action (or more often inaction). And despite previous commitments, banks have continued to invest trillions into fossil fuel industries. By endorsing the treaty, these banks commit to fostering a cleaner, more sustainable future and advancing the global agenda for net-zero emissions by 2050. The way to go! 1. Amalgamated Bank (United States) 2. Banca Etica (Italy, Spain) 3. BancoSol (Bolivia) 4. Beneficial State Bank (United States) 5. Centenary Bank (Uganda) 6. Clearwater Credit Union (United States) 7. Climate First Bank (United States) 8. Ekobanken (Sweden) 9. Finca DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) 10. Merkur Cooperative Bank (Denmark) 11. NMB Bank (Nepal) 12. Summit Credit Union (United States) 13. Sunrise Banks (United States) 14. Triodos Bank (Netherlands, Belgium, UK, Spain, Germany) 15. Unity Trust Bank (United Kingdom) 16. Vancity (Canada) 17. Vdk Bank (Belgium) https://fossilfueltreaty.org/gabv
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During COP28, significant steps were taken to emphasize the importance of phasing out fossil fuels. Despite this, we are far from where we need to be in terms of financing the transition, providing loss and damage, and taking concrete actions to reduce our dependence on coal, oil, and gas. Looking back at our conversations during COP28, we can see a clear need for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, a legally binding mechanism complementary to the Paris Agreement, that will provide a clear plan to fast, effectively, and equitably transition away from fossil fuels. As 2024 continues, this is what we hope to see going into COP29. In the interim between COP28 and COP29, we can see that the phase-out of fossil fuels is on the table now, but a lot is still missing in order to put the world on track for staying below the 1.5°C target. We need to see equitable financing policies, where wealthy nations transition away from fossil fuels faster and provide poorer nations with funding and technology for a fast enough transition away from the fossil energy they need for basic services and livelihoods. During COP28, we partnered with We Don’t Have Time on a series of discussions about why we need a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to implement the needed just transition. During the climate negotiations, four new nations called for such a treaty, putting the total number of supporting countries at 12. The first of those twelve countries to join the call for a Treaty was Vanuatu, and we had the pleasure of hosting Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vanuatu, for the first of our nine discussions. Nations Call for a Treaty “Vanuatu has always been very frustrated by the whole COP process. We are not moving fast enough to deal with the source of greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change, and we all know that it’s fossil fuels,” said Regenvanu, emphasizing that other initiatives aside from the UNFCCC are needed, and that a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty is one such initiative. This sentiment was mirrored by the nation of Colombia, which was the first Latin American country and the largest producer of coal and gas to join the growing bloc of nations spearheading the push for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty during COP28, and where it was clear that they were asking for support from other nations and the international community to help them transition away from fossil fuels. During the 4th day of COP28, our Strategic Advisor for Global Partnerships, Harjeet Singh, emphasized that the Colombia endorsement means that the current international system doesn’t deliver and that they need more support to make the transition. “That’s a big, powerful message, and the fact is that this system is not ready. That is why we need to start negotiating a treaty, and we cannot spend 5-10 years on it, we have to do it absolutely quickly to make sure that countries like Colombia are supported,” said Harjeet Singh. Why Do We Need a Treaty? As more and more nations call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, you might wonder what makes the Treaty any different from the current UNFCCC multilateral process. For the last day of COP28, we gathered some experts on the subject to discuss what the next steps are for a fast and fair transition. On the panel, Rebecca Byrnes, Deputy Director of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, focused on what the UNFCCC process can actually accomplish. “The UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement are incredibly important in setting the foundation for climate action,” she said. “It set the north star of 1.5°C and, we hope, coming from this COP there will be a strong signal that countries must phase out fossil fuels equitably.” But, Rebecca continued, the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement aren’t able to “negotiate the plan for that”. Complementary initiatives are needed that help countries understand and set targets for phasing out fossil fuels, and for wealthy fossil fuel countries to “provide support to those countries that are incredibly dependent on fossil fuels for their lives and livelihoods to be able to transition.” A treaty that complements the Paris Agreement can be a tool to accomplish this, where the decisions are not consensus-based but rather based on a system where those who take the necessary actions are favored compared to those who do not. Joining Rebecca on the panel were Anabella Rosemberg, Senior Advisor on Just Transition, Climate Action Network International; Rajiv Joshi, Associate Dean for Climate Action, The Climate School at Columbia University; and Ayisha Siddiqa, Environmental & Human Rights Defender and Climate Advisor to the UN General Secretary. To add to Rebecca’s points, Anabella Rosemberg reiterated that we should expect minimum standards from the UN processes, but that progress needs to be made elsewhere as well, with rules and agreements being made through trade initiatives and other spaces. Rajiv Joshi and Ayisha Siddiqa mentioned the legal actions that are being taken, paving the road to regulation around climate impact and emphasizing that the voluntary approaches that have been used so far have not moved fast enough to halve emissions by 2030. By raising legal cases against climate-intensive nations and companies, the right rules and incentives can be developed to reach our goal in time. Watch the full panel discussion below. https://youtu.be/8W8USx2IZGA?t=4630 Moving into 2024, we hope to see the countries that already endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty work via their own diplomatic channels to build a core group that can open a negotiation mandate for a Treaty, either through the UN General Assembly or through a standalone process. With the support of all the people who are already backing the Treaty proposal, including 104 cities and subnational governments, 3,000 academics, and 101 Nobel laureates since the first call for a Treaty in 2015, we believe that this process can increase the pace of the transition and put the voices of vulnerable communities at the center of the conversation. To learn more about our takeaways from COP28, read our COP28 explainer, and learn how to support the movement: https://fossilfueltreaty.org/blog/cop28-explainer
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In COP28's final stages, Nauru has become the 12th nation calling for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. As Pacific Island Nations lead the push, Nauru's Secretary for Climate Change, Reagan Moses, emphasizes the need for a fossil fuel-free zone, highlighting vulnerabilities to rising seas and extreme weather. Droughts, lasting up to 36 months, threaten their water supply and ecosystems. Vanuatu's Minister for Climate Change, Ralph Regenvanu, applauds this move, stressing the importance of Pacific nations leading the climate fight. The call for the treaty gains traction amidst the fossil fuel industry's strong lobbying at COP28. Nauru joins a bloc of nations seeking a mandate for a fossil fuel phase-out and a just global transition. Support for the treaty comes from various global bodies, Nobel Laureates, parliamentarians, civil society groups, scientists, cities, and indigenous nations. We can do it, let's #EndFossilFuels 💪 https://fossilfueltreaty.org/nauru
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Sarah Chabane
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Great news from Dubai as Samoa has just joined the call for a #FossilFuelTreaty—becoming the 11th nation state to lend their voice to the global initiative to manage an equitable transition away from oil, gas, and coal! 🇼🇸 fossilfueltreaty.org/samoa
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Ingmar Rentzhog
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Exciting news from COP28 today: Over 100 countries have agreed to support the phase-out of fossil fuels. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the relentless efforts of organizations like the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, who have worked tirelessly for many years. Finally, the 'elephant in the room' has been addressed! Let's keep this momentum going! Follow the #WeCanDoIt #EndFossil tracker to stay updated on the number of countries, cities, organizations, businesses, and individuals advocating for the phase-out. https://wecandoit.tech/endfossil
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In a resounding declaration at the COP28 High-Level Segment in Dubai, President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Palau solidified their commitment to combat the climate crisis. Palau, an oceanic state facing imminent threats due to climate change, became the ninth nation to formally advocate for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. President Whipps Jr. highlighted the urgent need for action, emphasizing the crucial role of the ocean in their livelihoods and the escalating consequences of disregarding planetary limits "We must protect it in return," he urged. Palau's vulnerability to the climate crisis, including sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and extreme weather events, underscores the imperative for decisive global action. Their call for a treaty echoes the concerns of other Pacific Island states, amplifying the urgency for a just and equitable transition away from fossil fuels. This rallying cry for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty has garnered extensive global support from diverse stakeholders, including the World Health Organization, Nobel Laureates, parliamentarians, civil society organisations, and subnational governments. The movement gains momentum with each endorsement, affirming a growing global consensus for a swift and equitable phase-out of fossil fuels. https://fossilfueltreaty.org/endorsements
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Barcelona helped kick-start a global wave of cities calling on governments to negotiate a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to manage an equitable phase out of coal, oil and gas. Since their endorsement close to 35 other cities around the world have been inspired by their leadership and taken similar actions.
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More than 2,000 scientists, researchers, and academics delivered a letter demanding national governments to develop, adopt, and implement a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty in an effort to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of current and future generations. “Any ‘net zero’ policy that allows for the continued expansion of these weapons of mass destruction is insufficient. Just as governments came together to phase out ozone-depleting chemicals, or end the proliferation of nuclear weapons, they must now urgently negotiate a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty," said Rebecca Byrnes, Deputy Director of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative. For the full story, visit The Planetary Press: https://www.theplanetarypress.com/2021/09/over-2000-scientists-and-academics-call-for-world-leaders-to-negotiate-a-treaty-to-phase-out-fossil-fuels/
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Jim Akiimo
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If you are a scientist, researcher or academic, please sign and share this open letter initiated by Fossilfueltreaty.org This is calling for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty for all governments around the world. A call on governments to urgently commence negotiations to develop, adopt and implement a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty laying out a binding global plan to: 1) End new expansion of fossil fuel production in line with the best available science as outlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the United Nations Environment Program 2) Phase out existing production of fossil fuels in a manner that is fair and equitable, taking into account the respective dependency of countries on fossil fuels, and their capacity to transition; 3) Invest in a transformational plan to ensure 100% access to renewable energy globally, support fossil fuel-dependent economies to diversify away from fossil fuels, and enable people and communities across the globe to flourish through a global transition Here is direct link: https://fossilfueltreaty.org/open-letter
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Markus Lutteman
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The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative has published a new report: ”Fossil Fuel Exit Strategy: An orderly wind down of coal, oil and gas to meet the Paris Agreement”. Two of the top findings in the report are these: • The world can phase down fossil fuel production in line with a 1.5ºC temperature goal without any risk to energy security or land constraints, and by relying solely on wind and solar technology. • All regions, including top fossil fuel producer countries across North America, the Middle East and Asia, have more than enough renewable energy to meet the needs of individual countries within each region. Again: We have the solutions. But do we have the will? As Rebecca Byrnes, Deputy Director for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, says in the comment to the report:” The hurdle is no longer economic nor technical; our biggest challenges are political.” Download the report here: https://fossilfueltreaty.org/exit-strategy
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Muhammad Fahd Khan
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I think it is a good to sign this petition to stop proliferation of fossil fuels. The world has a Non-Proliferation Treaty for nuclear weapons. The existing climate threat to our planet is greater than that as there is no bunker or safe place to stay to avoid climate change. Watch the attached less than 2-minute video and sign the petition if you agree. Petition link: https://fossilfueltreaty.org/#endorse Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65-RrXFU8cI
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