People, Policy, and Research Power to Document and Address the Health Harms of Fossil Fuels and Industry Practices

Date & Time: November 19 3:30 p.m. Location: Belém / WHO Pavilion

Join the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative for a High Level Action Agenda Briefing.

Date: November 17 2025
Time: 9:30-10:30 am
Location: Action Agenda, Thematic Spaces, Action Room 2

The Participating Nations of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative will meet at COP30 to advance legal strategies toward a negotiating mandate. This Ministerial Meeting is available by invite only, but please subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on ministerial outcomes.

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

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

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

Post-COP30 Strategies towards a Fossil Fuel-Free Future

Date & Time: 14 November 19:00-22:00
Location: Embassy of the Peoples AV. Duque de Cavias, 852

In partnership with Stand.earth and MOCICC

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

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

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

​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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.’

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?

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. 

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

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

Lessons from the Mine Ban Movement for the Fossil Fuel Treaty network

Date: 22nd May 2025 | Timings (one session): 3 PM - 4PM UTC / 11 AM EST | Live translations: Available in Spanish and French

As we consider approaches to ensure governments begin negotiating a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, it’s time to learn from one of the most impressive campaigns of our time - the push for negotiation of a Mine Ban Treaty.  

How did a global civil society coalition, the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, put the issue on the international agenda and redefine it as a crisis that could be stopped? 

How did governments like Canada and others work together in creating a new diplomacy, cooperating in an unprecedented fashion with one another, civil society and the UN to forge a new Treaty, bridging international disarmament and humanitarian law? 

How did they establish a new global norm, in record time, that would ban these indiscriminate weapons, protect people from harm and fear, save lives, support survivors and return land to communities? 

And what can we learn from this historic campaign in the push to now negotiate a similar framework to keep fossil fuels in the ground? 

Join us as we hear from two powerful voices who helped take the Mine Ban Treaty from a dream to reality:

Register HERE 

Across Malawi we are grappling with low energy access, while facing the wreckage of a fossil fuelled climate crisis that we did not cause. Cyclones, floods, droughts — enough is enough. The Fossil Fuel Treaty calls to hold the fossil fuel industry accountable — ending the expansion of coal, oil and gas and facilitating a fair and funded transition to a prosperous renewable future that can provide energy access for all. Global momentum for a Fossil Fuel Treaty is growing everyday, with support from over a million people, thousands of organisations, hundreds of cities and subnational governments (including Lilongwe and Mzuzu), and 16 nation-states. It’s time for Malawi to join too! 🌱

Come join us on May 13 to learn more about the campaign and hear from voices across Malawi and Africa so we can build our collective power for a just transition together. Register now!

Lessons from the Arms Trade Treaty: Strategies for Effective Global Advocacy
14 April 2025 | 4 PM UTC

Our Lessons Learned series is back with another compelling session—this time, diving into the strategies behind one of the most impactful global treaty campaigns with Lessons from the Arms Trade Treaty: Strategies for Effective Global Advocacy.

The Arms Trade Treaty was a powerful agreement that entered into force a decade ago to prevent and eradicate illicit trade of conventional weapons. 10 years on, there are many lessons to be learnt from this historic process for the global network pushing for negotiation of a Fossil Fuel Treaty. 

This session will take you inside a landmark campaign, unpacking the key decisions, challenges, and breakthroughs that led to success. From navigating treaty negotiations and engaging governments across regions to mobilizing a powerful grassroots movement, we’ll explore what worked—and what lessons we can apply to our campaign for a Fossil Fuel Treaty. 

Register HERE and prepare your questions!

Live translations: Available in Spanish and French

Friday 28 March 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm
Centro de Convenciones Cartagena de Indias | CCCI, Salón Barahona 1 & Online

Fossil fuel extraction, refining and manufacturing of byproducts, transportation, distribution and disposal of waste products have proven to enhance potentially catastrophic and often cumulative health harms across the life span of individuals and future generations, especially for marginalized communities. With air pollution a key driver of these harms, phasing out fossil fuels should be understood as one of the most impactful and cost-effective global health interventions available today, with the potential to substantially reduce preventable health harms worldwide.

Careful planning and international coordination are essential to meet the twin challenges of phasing out fossil fuels rapidly enough to avoid catastrophic effects of climate change on health, while ensuring equity and a global just transition.  Momentum around a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty is growing, with a growing block of 16 endorsing countries from 4 continents, as well as 130 city and subnational governments including 17 national capitals, and a global network of thousands of organisations across all sectors of society. 

This event will present strong evidence on fossil fuels as a threat to health and underscore the need for multilateral solutions beyond climate negotiations, including the importance of this proposed mechanism to protect public health. New research on the health harms of fossil fuels will be shared by the Global Climate & Health Alliance, high profile activists and health experts will share their perspective, and Ministers, Mayors, and local officials will highlight good practices to demonstrate leadership through action. 

Speakers:

• Dr. Maria Neira, Director of the Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Health at the World Health Organization

• Dr. Jaime Urrego, Vice Minister of Health, Government of Colombia

• Alex Rafalowicz, Executive Director, Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty Initiative

• Lucas Snaije, Global Coordinator, Health & Urbanisation Programme, Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty Initiative

• Jen Kuhl, Networks & Engagement Lead, Global Climate Health Alliance

• Myrto Tilianaki, Senior Advocate, Environment and Human Rights, Human Rights Watch

• Bhavreen Kandhari, Founder Warrior Moms

• Madeleine MacGillivray, Climate Justice Lead, Seeding Sovereignty

• Dr. Sandra Steingraber, a biologist, author, and environmental activist

• Aparna Bose, Senior Correspondent, Press Trust India