Hi friend,

I just got back from the United Nations’ 28th annual climate change conference, Conference of the Parties (COP), in Dubai, and I’m feeling so optimistic and energized by this climate fight and our role in it.

California’s leadership was a highlight at COP28, and our progress to make climate disclosure laws SB 253 and SB 261 was something other countries were excited about. In fact, the Canada and UK delegations wanted to meet with US — not the U.S.A. but us, EnviroVoters Ed Fund and the California delegation we hosted.

We spoke to them about our work on our sponsored bill SB 253 and how they could pass similar legislation to require corporations to disclose emissions.

That’s me on the left with our Senior Political and Organizing Director Mike Young and former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, and Mike with California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross on the right.

Before I tell you more about all of the other impactful work EnviroVoters Ed Fund did to advance climate justice at COP28, I hope you will consider making a tax-deductible donation to allow our small nonprofit to continue to have such a tangible global influence. Even a few dollars can make a huge difference >>

COP is a global conference where elected officials, activists, and climate NGOs (non-governmental organizations) come together to establish goals for addressing the climate crisis. But an unfortunate trend is occurring where every year more and more oil lobbyists show up to COP. In fact, friend, this year’s conference was hosted by an oil executive.

Still, for the first time ever, almost every country left COP in agreement to transition away from fossil fuels, the main driver of the climate crisis. While the pledge is not as strong as we’d like, this step along with the establishment of a Loss and Damage Fund for impacted nations, was only possible because of the activists and youth who remained engaged, protested, and pushed back against the omnipresent voice of corporate polluters.

As an official observer, EnviroVoters Ed Fund helped bring California’s delegation — the largest of any subnation — to the conference, including Attorney General Rob Bonta and 12 state legislators. Simply put, we were there because we’re a political force in Sacramento, and we were a force in Dubai too.

Here’s a small snapshot of what we did:

• We met with the UK and Canada about SB 253.
• We met with Sri Lanka about offshore wind. 
• We helped our state senators prepare for press conferences on 30x30 and California’s overarching climate leadership.
• We hosted a breakfast with California nonprofits, legislators, and Tribal Affairs Secretary Christina Snider-Ashtari, with whom we forged a strong relationship.

It really mattered that we were there, friend; EnviroVoters Ed Fund and other NGOs were among a minority of voices from the U.S. representing a voice for climate justice. Coming out of the conference, it’s clear that the pressure EnviroVoters Ed Fund puts on California to lead on climate with the support of members like you has worldwide implications. 

But to keep that pressure on California to remain a global leader on climate, we need your help.

Will you make a tax-deductible gift today to help us continue our work to create a greener California and a greener planet? Every dollar you contribute helps us continue our world-changing leadership that was just on center stage at the COP28 >> 

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to climate justice. I hope you have a happy and healthy new year!

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