Joined the New York Climate March ahead of the #ClimateAmbitionSummit on 20th September. This summit presents an opportunity for world leaders to exemplify progress and dedication towards driving climate positive growth globally.
At the #ClimateAmbitionSummit , #DrSultanAlJaber called on the world to ‘Get after Gigatons’ - noting that 22 gigatons is the amount of greenhouse gas emissions we need to cut in the next seven years to keep 1.5 within reach & respond to the #GST w/ the highest levels of ambition.
Well that was embarrassing. Canada & Justin Trudeau were just called out for 'being one of the largest expanders of fossil fuels last year' by the United Nations at the #ClimateAmbitionSummit 🤦♀️ #cdnpoli
Must watch: Gavin Newsom calls out Big Oil's climate lies at UN #ClimateAmbitionSummit
'This climate crisis is a fossil fuel crisis.'
'The oil industry has been playing each and every one of us in this room for fools' through 'their deceit and denial going back decades.' 🔥🔥
Last week's #PeoplesClimateWeek Plenary and Movement teach-in was a powerful space of story and power-building, an antidote to the pomp & smokescreens of the #ClimateAmbitionSummit #ClimateWeekNYC . Here are a few highlights from the fights on the ground advancing #ClimateJustice :
As the only CSO rep given the opportunity to intervene at the #ClimateAmbitionSummit Lidy Nacpil called out rich govts' hypocrisy by presenting themselves as climate champions yet poorly fulfilling their obligations.
.President Biden must stop approving fossil fuel projects and phase out fossil fuel production on our public lands & waters if he wants to attend the #ClimateAmbitionSummit .
#EndFossilFuels
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California Gov Gavin Newsom and Lidy Nacpil speaking truth to power at the #ClimateAmbitionSummit . The climate crisis is a #FossilFuel crisis. Time to #EndFossilFuel now! ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
.Lidy Nacpil speaking at the opening of the UNSG #ClimateAmbitionSummit :
'Last Sunday we took part in the historic climate march here in New York adding our voices to the urgent call for the end to fossil fuels. The March capped hundreds of similar actions that started in Asia...
'Humanity has opened the gates to hell,' warns UN Secretary General António Guterres.
But here is the good news: It is not too late. We can still course-correct and bring the world back on the 1.5 degree path.
If we #ActNow .
#ClimateAmbitionSummit | #COP28
World leaders are meeting today at the #UN #ClimateAmbitionSummit .
⚠️The time for #ClimateAction is NOW!
Leaders need to agree on a plan to phase out fossil fuels in a just and equitable way, moving towards 100% #renewables with improved energy efficiency and access.
#LossAndDamage meeting with IFIs at #ClimateAmbitionSummit #UNGA
Due to time constraint, I presented part of the joint intervention from UNPFII Women & Gender Constituency ITUC Demand Climate Justice Climate Action Network International (CAN).
Thanks Rachel Kyte for ensuring civil society's voice at the meeting.
Full statement here:
If President Biden is actually committed to tackling the climate crisis he must stop approving fossil fuel projects & phase out fossil fuel production on our public lands & waters.
Leading up to #ClimateAmbitionSummit the Center for Biological Diversity joins 500+ orgs demanding Biden #EndFossilFuels !
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You just lived through the hottest August ever measured
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#ClimateAmbitionSummit #climate #ClimateAction #nature #environment #UN #risk
PM Trudeau was just asked on the world stage United Nations #ClimateAmbitionSummit what he plans to do about Canada being one of the largest fossil fuel expanders. Guess 🇨🇦 won’t be given credit for climate leadership while ignoring its biggest source of climate pollution anymore. #cdnpoli
🇵🇼 Palau - His Excellency President Surangel Whipps Jr. Addresses United Nations General Debate, 78th Session at #UNGA
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President Surangel Whipps, Jr. Jay Hunter Anson United Nations United NationsFCCC Pacific Islands Forum
#ClimateActionNow #ClimateAmbitionSummit #UNGA