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Report Launch Gender, Debt and Fossil Fuels: A Mapping of Key Insights from Africa
Mar
5

Report Launch Gender, Debt and Fossil Fuels: A Mapping of Key Insights from Africa

In the leadup to International Women’s Day, the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative and partners invite you to the launch of a new report, “Gender, Debt and Fossil Fuels: A Mapping of Key Insights from Africa.”

Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 1pm GMT
Format: Online (Zoom)

Africa is at the frontlines of the global polycrisis. The current global economic and political system is not alleviating these crises but rather - on the whole - reinforcing debt, economic dependency, extractivism, patriarchy and inequality. Trapped in an economic architecture designed to drain wealth and resources to the Global North, African nations are forced into austerity and resource extraction, with women and girls paying the heaviest price. This report examines how these systems intersect, and is rooted in the expertise that has been shared across the continent for some time. As an initiative invested in a just and equitable transition away from fossil fuels, the report offers important considerations for how a Fossil Fuel Treaty could support a just transition that advances climate, economic, and gender justice. 

The launch of this report will take place on the eve of The seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women, whose focus will be on ensuring access to justice for women and girls.

The webinar will explore:

  • How debt and fossil fuel dependency are rooted in systems of oppression and reinforce gender injustice

  • The relationship between patriarchy, fossil fuels and gendered violence

  • How women leaders across the continent are designing just, alternative futures for the continent and the world

  • Key findings and recommendations from the report, with reflections from African experts, including its authors and contributors

Date: March 5, 2026 | Time: 1pm GMT | Format: Online (Zoom)

Speakers:

Bemnet  Agata - PR & Communication Specialist at Tax Justice Network and Co-author of the report “Gender, Debt and Fossil Fuels: A Mapping of Key Insights from Africa”

Patricia Mworozi - Economic Justice and Climate Action Associate at Akina Mama wa Afrika

Riska Koopman- Policy Research & Advocacy Officer,  International Public & Private Finance at AFRODAD

Moderator: Seble Samuel, Head of Africa Campaigns and Advocacy at the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

Dr. Melania Chiponda - Director, The SHINE collab

This webinar will be of particular interest to civil society organisations, policymakers, journalists, and others working on climate justice, economic justice, and gender equality.

We hope you can join us for this important conversation.

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Caribbean Convening on a Global Just Transition from Fossil Fuels
Mar
2
to Mar 3

Caribbean Convening on a Global Just Transition from Fossil Fuels

Caribbean Convening on a Global Just Transition from Fossil Fuels

Saint Lucia, Bay Gardens Hotel, 2-3 March 2026
By Invitation Only

Climate negotiations continue to be stymied around the biggest cause of the climate crisis - fossil fuels - and what is required for an equitable transition. Although there is global consensus around the need for a transition away from fossil fuels, there remains no concrete global plan on how to mobilize and make the transition happen. Governance, finance and implementation modalities are urgently needed, but at the moment international climate and financing negotiations remain gridlocked. 

The world remains dangerously off track to limit warming to 1.5°C. According to the 2025 UNEP Production Gap Report, governments project producing 120% more than the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 consistent with the 1.5°C temperature limit. Caribbean countries have long called on the global community for greater climate ambition and increased financing. The Caribbean played a crucial and leading role in securing the 1.50C temperature limit in the Paris Agreement and several Caribbean countries have gone further to join the bloc of 18 countries participating in discussions on a Fossil Fuel Treaty — to manage an orderly, fair, and science-aligned decline in fossil fuel production. 

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the Government of Colombia announced that it will host the First International Conference for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia (28-29 April 2026). This historic gathering will be co-hosted by: Colombia, the Netherlands and Tuvalu and will open a dedicated diplomatic process exploring pathways, scenarios, governance options, and financial mechanisms required to achieve a global just transition.

  • This major conference aims to begin the conversation towards scoping the needs, challenges and building blocks of the transition from fossil fuels. It aims to bring together a group of high ambition first mover countries, outside the confines of the UNFCCC space, who are aligned on moving beyond dialogue and taking action for a fast, fair and financed fossil fuel phaseout. 

    The decision to hold this conference has been borne out of an ongoing diplomatic Initiative led by 18 countries to develop a proposed Fossil Fuel Treaty which seeks to address the urgent gap in international cooperation required to govern and enable a managed transition of the world off of fossil fuels. Learning the lessons of the past, diplomatic conferences have been instrumental in increasing international cooperation and leading to eventual treaty negotiations to address major global threats such as the Mine Ban Treaty (Ottawa Process), the Convention on Cluster Munitions (Oslo Process), and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. 


    This is a crucial moment in the international climate and energy community. During the first quarter of 2026, several regional meetings will be undertaken to raise awareness of Conference plans and expected outcomes so that governments and civil society can strategize and advocate for national and regional priorities at the Conference. Given the historic leadership of the Caribbean in multilateral climate policies, it is critical that the region is fully prepared.

  • In preparation for the Santa Marta Conference, this two-day Caribbean convening aims to bring together,  from the Caribbean region, civil society representatives (day 1) and Senior government Officials (day 2) with responsibility for matters relating to climate change, energy, and finance alongside climate advocates to:

    1. Prepare and coordinate a regional strategy of engagement, ahead of the Conference in Colombia.

    2. Identify and confirm Caribbean priorities and expectations for the Conference.

    3. Build and reinforce political solidarity, cohesion, and shared purpose across the region.

    4. Convene and equip Caribbean governments and civil society with the latest scientific, technical, financial, and legal insights relevant to the diplomatic process.

    5. Brief Caribbean government officials on the latest financial, legal and technical proposals for the Fossil Fuel Treaty mechanism that will be negotiated within the coming year.

    The convening will include both prepared presentations and workshop based group work and will conclude on Day 1 with a sharing of views between civil society and governments on the key outcomes of their deliberations and on plans for Day 2 with key areas of convergence on a Caribbean position for the Santa Marta conference.

    Participants will include officials from Caribbean Participating Nations and Target Countries of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative, representatives of regional bodies and sustainable development organisations, civil society leaders from Participating Nations and Target Countries, members of the media covering matters relating to climate and, members of academia with expertise in climate, energy transition and climate finance.

  • The provisional agenda for the Caribbean Convening on a Global Just Transition from Fossil Fuels can be viewed here. This is subject to change.

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Asia’s Journey to Santa Marta and Beyond
Feb
26

Asia’s Journey to Santa Marta and Beyond

Asia’s Journey to Santa Marta and Beyond: A Webinar Briefing on the Asia Network Campaign for the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels

Date: Feb 26, 2026, 2AM ET / 7 am UTC / 12:30 pm (India/ 12:45 pm (Nepal) / 3:00 pm (Philippines)

Colombia and the Netherlands will host the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. The Conference is designed as a space for countries, subnational governments and other stakeholders that recognize the need to implement a transition away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly and equitable manner, in line with climate goals and the best available science.

Asia is a key region in the movement to transition away from fossil fuels. Timor Leste, Pakistan, and Cambodia have all agreed to participate in negotiations for a global framework to advance international cooperation and multilateralism for a Fossil Fuel Treaty. Now, we must mobilize the network to ensure that maximum engagement for our demands is achieved during the Conference.

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Event: “For a Just Transition from Fossil Fuels” in Spain
Feb
24

Event: “For a Just Transition from Fossil Fuels” in Spain

  • 42 Calle Alcalá Madrid, MD, 28014 Spain (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

On 24th February, in collaboration with our local partners Alianza por el Clima, we are organising a Fossil Fuel Treaty event in Madrid. We aim to place the global just transition away from fossil fuels at the centre of public and political debate, and to help build the momentum for Spain to demonstrate climate leadership at the upcoming Santa Marta Conference, and  take the important and necessary step of joining the call for an international Treaty on Fossil Fuels.

Stay tuned for more information about the speakers, registration and our livestream!

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Faith Leaders Call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty
Nov
16

Faith Leaders Call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty

Join people of diverse faiths for a rally and program in support of a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty as a complement to the Paris Agreement.

Speakers include:

  • Dr. Maina Talia, Tuvalu Minister for Home Affairs, Climate Change, and Environment

  • Kumi Naidoo, President, Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

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People's Summit
Nov
15

People's Summit

People's Summit

Date & Time: 15 November 14:30-16:00
Location: Universidade Federal Do Para (UFPA)

Join us for a strategy workshop for the network to collaborate and refine our approaches to advancing the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

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Journey Fund Press Conference – Announcement of Just Transition Investments in Colombia
Nov
15

Journey Fund Press Conference – Announcement of Just Transition Investments in Colombia

Press conference: Launch of The Journey Fund for Just Transition Investments
Colombia Pavillion | November 15, 12:00-12:45

As global leaders gather at COP30, and Colombia emerges as a frontrunner in turning climate ambition into concrete action, private capital and investors are now mobilising to support the country’s commitments to phase out fossil fuels — advancing the “roadmap to end fossil fuel dependence” highlighted by President Lula. 

The Journey Fund — an innovative fund that links governments’ fossil fuel phase-out commitments with investing expertise to drive attractive returns and build regenerative, post-fossil economies — will be officially presented at the Colombia Pavilion, following its global launch at the Global Citizen Festival Amazônia.

The Fund will announce its first pilot in Colombia, developed with BONUS Investment Bank Colombia, Fundación Avina, FENOGE, FDN, and APC-Colombia, including renewable energy projects in the Amazon that will provide solar access to 50,000 people and avert 38,000 tons of CO2 annually. 

The session will also unveil the USD 200 million fundraising campaign for The Journey Fund – Latin America; formalize new MoUs between public institutions and private partners; and highlight Colombia’s leadership in aligning ambitious climate policy with investable projects. Designed as a collective blended-finance platform—connecting banks, philanthropy, investors, and government—the Fund aims to mobilize capital for just transition efforts across the Global South, with plans to expand to Africa and SIDS within four years.

Speakers will include:

  • Dylan Malloy, Managing Director, Bridging Ventures 

  • Andrés Mogro, Program Manager, Fundación Avina/Ikatu 

  • Irene Vélez, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia 

  • Ángela Patricia Álvarez Gutiérrez, Executive Director, FENOGE 

  • Alex Rafalowicz, Global Director, Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

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Indigenous Contributions to the Development of a Fossil Fuel Treaty
Nov
14

Indigenous Contributions to the Development of a Fossil Fuel Treaty

Indigenous Contributions to the Development of a Fossil Fuel Treaty

Date & time: 14 November 16:00-18:00
Location: Criarte Coworking, TV Da Estrella, 3334, Marco, Belém

Lay the foundation for the effective participation of Indigenous Peoples in shaping the global phase-out of fossil fuels and a Fossil Fuel Treaty.

In partnership with MOCICC

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The Fossil Fuel Treaty: A Global Workplan for a Just Transition
Nov
13

The Fossil Fuel Treaty: A Global Workplan for a Just Transition

Date & time: 13 November — 11:30—13:00
Location: Side Event Room 8

At COP28, Parties committed to transition away from fossil fuels, yet there is still no binding global plan for this transition, or a mechanism to ensure it is fair and financed. 

To address this challenge, a growing bloc of countries is participating in the development of a Fossil Fuel Treaty to complement the Paris Agreement.

Join the side-event today to hear more about the Treaty proposal, the political momentum building behind it, speakers include:

  • Olivia Bisa, President of the Chapra Nation 

  • Goodness Dickson, Eco Clean Active Initiative

  • Crystal Cavalier, 7 Directions of Service

  • Kuda Manjonjo, Just Transition Advisor for Power Shift Africa

  • Harjeet Singh, Strategic Advisor of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

  • Moderator: Tzeporah Berman, Chair of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

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The 2025 Civil Society Equity Review Report Launch @ COP30
Nov
12

The 2025 Civil Society Equity Review Report Launch @ COP30

  • COP30 Blue Zone – Side Event Room 5 (map) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join our report launch to hear more about the 2025 Civil Society Equity Review, entitled “Inequity, Inequality, Inaction – A Civil Society Equity Review of the post-Paris climate regime and the new NDCs, with a focus on mitigation, the role of climate finance, and equity and fair shares across and within countries."

This report assesses the ambition and fairness of the new round of NDCs that have been submitted by Parties ahead of COP30; reviews the last 10 years of Civil Society Equity Reviews, and explains why and how international fairness and inequality within countries are linked.

WHEN: Wednesday Nov 12, 15:00-16:30 (Belem Time)

WHERE: Side Event Room 5

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Halting fossil fuel exploration in the Amazon
Nov
10

Halting fossil fuel exploration in the Amazon

  • 1696 Travessa Quintino Bocaiúva Reduto, PA, 66035-190 Brazil (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

​A conversation led by Tzeporah Berman, founder of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative, with local activists about their work to halt fossil fuel exploration in the Amazon Rainforest, highlighting the impact on biodiversity, indigenous lands and climate goals. What are they fighting to protect, how are they going about it and what help do they need from the wider world?

​Speakers:

  • ​​Tzeporah Berman, Chair at Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

  • ​André Guimarães, Executive Director at IPAM

  • ​Suely Araújo, Public Policy Coordinator at the Observatório do Clima

Location

Casa Mia Eventos Tv. Quintino Bocaiúva, 1696 - Reduto, Belém - PA, 66035-190, Brazil

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Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Booth at COP30
Nov
10
to Nov 23

Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Booth at COP30

Date & time: Week 1
Location: Booth 28

Come visit the Fossil Fuel Treaty campaign at the Fossil Fuel Phase Out booth (#28) at COP30 in Brazil to find out more about how you can get involved in this big global initiative and to pick up flyers, briefing packs, t-shirts, stickers, badges and more. Meet many other great campaigns for a just transition away from fossil fuels at the same spot!

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Exclusion Zones: The Beginning of the End of the Fossil Fuel Era at COP30
Nov
9

Exclusion Zones: The Beginning of the End of the Fossil Fuel Era at COP30

By bringing together leaders from the Amazon, the Congo, the Pacific Islands, and Australia, the meeting underscores the symbolic and geopolitical significance of these regions as key territories for protecting ecosystems of high socio-environmental sensitivity — a task that transcends national borders and constitutes a cornerstone of international climate governance.

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What’s next after Motion 042? A webinar briefing on charting the path towards a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty after the IUCN Congress
Nov
3

What’s next after Motion 042? A webinar briefing on charting the path towards a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty after the IUCN Congress

Date: Nov 3, 2025 (Monday) | 3PM-4PM CET

At the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Members made history by adopting Motion 042, the first-ever multilateral motion to explicitly recognize fossil fuel production as a threat to nature, and call for filling the global governance gap, even considering a potential Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

This milestone, passed by a majority of governments, civil society and Indigenous Peoples, places the fossil fuel crisis at the heart of global conservation policy. Now, the question is: what’s next?

This webinar will unpack:

  • The significance of Motion 042 within the IUCN system and beyond;

  • What it signals for global environmental movements around the world; and

  • How governments, civil society and Indigenous People’s organizations, and conservation actors can leverage this moment to build momentum for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

This is a unique opportunity to celebrate a historical moment in time when fossil fuels were put on the global conservation agenda.

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C40 World Mayors Summit 2025
Nov
3
to Nov 5

C40 World Mayors Summit 2025

The C40 World Mayors Summit 2025, co-hosted by the Mayor of London and C40 Cities Co-Chair Sadiq Khan and the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Eduardo Paes, brings together mayors from nearly 100 C40 cities, alongside business leaders, philanthropists, investors, academics, and civil society. 

This year’s Summit will kick off the COP30 Local Leaders Forum, co-hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the COP30 Presidency. The Forum puts local leadership at the heart of global negotiations, showcasing scalable city-led solutions and ensuring local priorities shape the outcomes of COP30. 

Taking place from 3-5 November in Rio de Janeiro, just days before COP30 in Belém, the Summit marks a critical moment for city-led climate action. Building on two decades of C40 Cities leadership, it will showcase innovative solutions from cities worldwide, demonstrate what’s possible through delivery-focused collaboration, and build momentum ahead of COP30.

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Why nature needs a Fossil Fuel Treaty: A Webinar Briefing on IUCN Motion 42
Oct
1

Why nature needs a Fossil Fuel Treaty: A Webinar Briefing on IUCN Motion 42

Oct 1, 2025 | 10AM-11AM ET | Virtual

For the first time in its history, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will vote on a motion that tackles the root cause of the climate and biodiversity crises: fossil fuels.

Join World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative for a one-hour briefing on Motion 42, which calls on the IUCN to develop analysis, guidance, and just transition pathways to address fossil fuel supply.

This webinar will:

  • Explain the link between fossil fuels and biodiversity loss

  • Break down what Motion 42 asks and why it matters

  • Share tools to help IUCN members caucus and vote

  • Provide communications assets for amplifying the motion ahead of Congress

This is a unique opportunity to align, prepare, and build momentum before the IUCN World Conservation Congress (Oct 9–15, Abu Dhabi) — where members can make history by putting fossil fuels on the global conservation agenda.

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Youth Climate Forum: Envisioning a Fossil Fuel Free World
Sep
25

Youth Climate Forum: Envisioning a Fossil Fuel Free World

Youth Climate Forum: Envisioning a Fossil Fuel Free World

Participants will envision a future where the world has ended its addiction to fossil fuels and identify concrete, practical steps our civilization should take to realize that vision. The forum is designed to honor and lift up the views of youth climate activists, build community among them, and strengthen their collective efforts for effective climate action. 

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Closed-door meeting: North America Strategy Session
Sep
23

Closed-door meeting: North America Strategy Session

9am - 12pm, location shared upon RSVP

Backsliding on climate commitments in both the United States and Canada, including potential new investments into fossil fuels in both countries, threaten communities around the world. Yet globally, momentum for a Fossil Fuel Treaty is picking up, creating new opportunities to align the North American climate movement and subnational fights with this high-ambition global campaign. During NYCW, we will be hosting a closed-door strategy session to discuss the role of the North American stakeholders in the campaign to win a Fossil Fuel Treaty, and how to use that momentum to boost fights against fossil fuel production at home. If you would like to attend the session, please reach out to Rachel Ruback, North American Project Manager at rachel.r@fossilfueltreaty.org.’

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The Hub Live mainstage: The high stakes at hand – how to lead in an era of peril and possibility
Sep
22

The Hub Live mainstage: The high stakes at hand – how to lead in an era of peril and possibility

The Hub Live mainstage: The high stakes at hand – how to lead in an era of peril and possibility

As we stand at the intersection of a changing climate and the ‘see-sawing’ of geopolitical upheaval, leadership has never been more critical. Our action, whether policy-driven or business-motivated, needs to move swiftly and decisively because the reality is clear: climate change doesn’t wait for interests, alliances, or global consensus to align. We need bold new frameworks that push the boundaries of what we thought was possible - policies that don’t just mitigate risk but capitalize on the opportunities for transformative change.

In this thought-provoking discussion, we explore:

  • How are leaders managing the chaos of shifting power dynamics, resource competition, and an unpredictable global market?

  • How can the public-private sector work together to build the coalitions needed to tackle climate change now?

  • What bold, cross-sector policies must emerge to meet the scale of the crisis and drive transformative change?

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Draw the Line Week of Action
Sep
19
to Sep 21

Draw the Line Week of Action

Join the Make Billionaires Pay rally and march in New York City—a people-powered takeover demanding a livable climate for all, and an end to billionaire polluters and fascist attacks on migrants.

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The Fossil Fuel Treaty Virtual Summit
Sep
8
to Sep 15

The Fossil Fuel Treaty Virtual Summit

THE FOSSIL FUEL TREATY VIRTUAL SUMMIT

8-15 September, 2025

The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative has already made significant strides: 17 governments are now actively participating in conversations around the initiative, and a growing bloc of civil society, communities, and champions around the world are building pressure for real change. We are no longer debating if we must phase out fossil fuels — the question is how, when, and through what process.

That’s where this virtual Summit — and your leadership — come in.

We are entering a critical next phase: laying the groundwork for a dedicated negotiating process in 2026. The world needs a clear, coordinated global plan to end fossil fuel expansion, fairly phase out production, and fast-track a just transition. Our initiative is that plan — and we are closer than ever to making it real.

The climate crisis is accelerating, and fossil fuels remain its core driver — but our network already knows this. What matters now is how we move from recognition to coordinated global action.

This virtual summit is not a moment to revisit what we already know. It’s a working space for shaping what comes next. Together, we will align around the legal, political, and movement-building strategy to deliver a Treaty. We’ll strengthen regional and constituency coalitions, deepen collaboration between civil society and governments, and define the roles each of us must play to turn momentum into a mandate.

This is your opportunity to help shape a historic global advance — and help deliver the first international process focused on ending the fossil fuel era.

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Introduction to the Fossil Fuel Treaty In Asia
Jul
15

Introduction to the Fossil Fuel Treaty In Asia

We are excited to invite you to a special session: “Introduction to the Fossil Fuel Treaty In Asia”

🗓️ Date: July 15, 2025 | 🕒 Time: 10 am (GMT +5:30) |📍 Register here

As part of the growing Asia Regional Network, we have over 340+ endorsing organizations united behind a shared vision: A Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. 

This session is designed to:

  • Introduce the Fossil Fuel Treaty and meet the Asia Regional Team and the broader network

  • Invite participation in key thematic groups (Faith, Youth, Health, Unions, Just Transition, Cities)

  • Connect with others working across the region 

We hope you’ll join us to learn, share, and help shape the next phase of action in Asia.

📩 After registering, you’ll receive a Zoom link. 

Feel free to share this invitation with your team or others who are interested.

Please get in touch with Shibayan Raha for any questions or clarifications. 

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UK Network Strategy Session: Ending the Era of Fossil Fuels
Jun
27

UK Network Strategy Session: Ending the Era of Fossil Fuels

As London Climate Action Week brings climate leaders and advocates from around the world to the UK capital, we’re taking the opportunity to reconnect and regroup with UK-based allies to strengthen our shared strategic thinking around the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty — a bold and achievable international response to a world on fire.

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Standing Firm for Climate Action: Ending the Era of Fossil Fuels
Jun
26

Standing Firm for Climate Action: Ending the Era of Fossil Fuels

Join Mete Coban, Deputy Mayor of London, Lena Estrada, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia, Kumi Naidoo, President of the Fossil Fuel Treaty, Caterina Sarfatti, Managing Director at C40 Cities and Fiona Harvey, Environment Editor for The Guardian, for an urgent conversation on how we stand strong for climate action in the face of a renewed offensive from the oil and gas industry.

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From Resistance to Treaty: Disarming Systems of War, from Fossil Fuels to Autonomous Weapons
Jun
25

From Resistance to Treaty: Disarming Systems of War, from Fossil Fuels to Autonomous Weapons

As wars escalate and AI advances unchecked, autonomous weapons—“killer robots”—are no longer science fiction. These machines, capable of making lethal decisions without human oversight, pose urgent legal, ethical, and security threats. Years before AI dominated global headlines, civil society launched a bold and visionary campaign to ban lethal autonomous weapons systems, warning against a future where technology is used not to protect but to kill.

In this session, we’ll hear from two key leaders in that fight:

  • Richard Moyes, former coordinator of the Stop Killer Robots coalition, co-founder of Article 36, and a major force behind international treaties banning cluster munitions and nuclear weapons.

  • Gisela Luján Andrade, founder of Perú por el Desarme and a regional leader in AI ethics and humanitarian disarmament, and played a critical role in securing Peru’s ratification of the nuclear ban treaty.

Richard and Gisela will share insights from the Stop Killer Robots campaign—its progress, its challenges, and its ongoing push for a binding international treaty. They’ll reflect on how the movement reshaped global conversations, built powerful coalitions, and challenged the influence of tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia, much like the Fossil Fuel Treaty movement faces off against entrenched fossil fuel interests.

Drawing on their deep experience across humanitarian disarmament efforts, they’ll explore what it takes to transform ethical concern into international law, and how global norms can be reshaped before catastrophe strikes. As they advocate for AI to be used in the service of humanity, not as a tool of violence, they’ll unpack the role of national and regional campaigning, especially in the Global South, in building the political will needed for a treaty.

As the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty campaign charts its path forward, this session offers powerful lessons on sustaining momentum to confront powerful industries, building strong coalitions, and pushing multilateral systems to act before it’s too late.

Live translations: Available in Spanish and French

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Multisectoral Kenyan voices unite to champion the call  for a Fossil Fuel Treaty ahead of  World Environment Day
Jun
3

Multisectoral Kenyan voices unite to champion the call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty ahead of World Environment Day

What: Press Conference on the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative ahead of World Environment Day

Who: The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative and partners

When: 3rd June 2025, Time 9:00-11:00am

Where: Fedora Ballroom, Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel, Nairobi

As the world gears up to mark World Environment Day amid escalating climate impacts globally, the need to address the root cause of the climate crisis - coal, oil and gas, is increasingly urgent. Across the globe, momentum is building around the proposal for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty - a bold new plan calling for international cooperation to facilitate an equitable and financed global transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Here in Kenya, a country known for its climate leadership and ambitious renewable energy plans, stakeholders are uniting to back this global effort and urging the government to join the call for a Treaty, which would align with and support the country’s goal of achieving 100% renewable energy. 

In line with this, The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative in conjunction with our partners cordially invites you to a press conference to be held at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel in Nairobi, ahead of World Environment Day. The event will spotlight distinguished speakers from faith, civil society, youth, indigenous communities, labour and policy circles, all championing the call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty to facilitate a safe, sustainable renewable-powered future, to address the climate crisis, boost energy access and drive economic growth and diversification.

Speakers

  • Fredrick Njehu - Pan African Political Strategist, Greenpeace Africa

  • Hakeem Khalid - Environment And Climate Change Lead, SUPKEM

  • Muthoni Kariuki - President, Green Age Warriors and Miss Tourism Africa 2022

  • Prince Papa - Africa Campaigner, Fossil Fuel Non-proliferation Treaty Initiative

The event will also feature a brief panel discussion with a diverse group of panelists.

Media Contacts: 

To confirm attendance, or for more information, please contact:

Christine Mbithi
christine@fossilfueltreaty.org
+254 725 906695

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