Add your name to help strengthen the government's climate pledge

Dear John

The government is due to reveal how it will deliver its £11.6 billion climate and nature pledge this month.

Tens of thousands of us petitioned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after it was leaked that he might slash that funding. Soon after, the government was forced to say it would keep the promised funding.

But we need to keep up the pressure ahead of the government announcement. Because this isn’t just about how much it spends. It’s crucial that it spends funds in a way that really delivers for people and nature.

This petition has already had an impact. But adding your name will still help strengthen the case for using that money wisely. So please sign today before the government publishes its plan.

I'LL SIGN THE PETITION

The government is well off course for delivering its pledge – despite the PM confirming it before the world at the COP27 UN climate talks.

With this month’s announcement it has the chance to show how it’ll get back on track before the 2026 deadline for delivery.

It’s essential the government offers vulnerable countries grants instead of loans. They mustn’t be trapped in even more debt. And to truly meet its promise we think that any increase in spending needs to be new money. Not just a reallocation of the existing foreign aid budget.

So please sign the petition today and help us build on our success so far.

I'LL SIGN THE PETITION

I’ve pasted my original email below for a bit of background.

Best wishes,

Rachel
Climate Campaigner

Dear John

Leaked documents have just revealed the UK Government plans to scrap its £11.6 billion climate and nature pledge [1]. At the same time as giving fossil fuel companies £11.4 billion in tax breaks [2].

This money is desperately needed by the world's communities most affected by climate change. And to protect and restore the world’s vanishing nature.

But scrapping the pledge hasn’t been confirmed yet. So right now we have a chance to create a surge of public pressure to push the prime minster to stick to the pledge.

I'LL SIGN THE PETITION

This Tuesday was the hottest day ever recorded globally. Here in the UK we’ve just experienced the hottest June ever. And already the devastating impacts of climbing temperatures are being felt by people all over the world.

The government’s pledge was meant to channel much needed money to developing and under-resourced countries – to help tackle the impacts of climate breakdown and fund solutions. £3 billion was earmarked for essential nature protection and restoration.

This was part of a global effort agreed at the COP26 climate talks. But now it looks like Rishi Sunak wants to walk away from it. And from taking responsibility for some of the UK's historic role in creating the climate crisis.

Let’s tell him that ditching the pledge is unacceptable. Before its too late.

I'LL SIGN THE PETITION

If the government wants the UK to be seen as a climate leader, the bare minimum it needs to do is to keep its promise to some of the world’s most affected people and communities. The world is watching.

Best wishes,

Rachel
Climate Campaigner

NOTES:
[1] Revealed: UK plans to drop flagship £11.6bn climate pledge, The Guardian.
[2] UK Windfall tax loophole explained, StopCambo.

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