Today is a big day for the climate movement. On the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Paris Agreement, US President Biden is hosting...  

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Hi John,
Today is a big day for the climate movement.

On the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Paris Agreement, US President Biden is hosting a major virtual summit with world leaders to build momentum ahead of the COP26 this November. At the same time, From the Ground Up #2, an international gathering for climate justice, starts today.

Join us to hear how we’re tackling fossil fuel corporations
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Biden has already taken some positive steps on climate change, such as rejoining the Paris Agreement, announcing intentions to end US financing of fossil fuels overseas and passing an unprecedented green stimulus. While welcome, we need more ([link removed]) if we’re to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees – any higher level has been described as a “death sentence” for communities across the global south.

But if we’re to achieve this, we need a major transformation of the ‘market-knows best’, corporate dominated global economy which is driving us towards climate catastrophe. This won’t be easy, but there’s really no shortcut. We must build the biggest movement of our generation if we’re to prove equal to the task. It feels like we are living in an era of near-unprecedented change, but that change will only be for the better if we mobilise and build our power together.

In the coming months, we will highlight the structural causes of climate crisis, show the role of corporate power in blocking climate action, and advocate for radical solutions that tackle the injustice at the heart of our global economy. And we’ll work with others to ensure this message is heard loud and clear at COP26, whatever form that conference takes.


** The story so far
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It’s already been a busy year:
* Our campaign to end UK public financing of overseas fossil fuel projects ended in a significant victory ([link removed]) after we mobilised thousands of supporters to respond to a government consultation, although important loopholes remain.

* Our calls for the Scottish government ([link removed]) to substantially increase its Climate Justice Fund received backing from the SNP and the Scottish Greens.

* Our solidarity action with activists in the North West, demanding that Robert Jenrick call in the decision ([link removed]) to approve a new coal mine in Cumbria, succeeded in March. It now proceeds to a public inquiry.

* We’ve begun to raise awareness of how modern trade deals can promote the power of climate-damaging corporations ([link removed]) in perpetuity and successfully fought against the US trade deal which would have been a disaster for the environment.

* And perhaps most importantly, we’ve helped build a stronger, more diverse climate movement, from youth network meetings on climate and racial justice, to supporting the COP26 Coalition ([link removed]) .


** We need you
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This is just the start and we must build the power of our movement before world leaders meet in Glasgow. The COP26 Coalition is planning mobilisations and events throughout the year, with a national day of action 6 November 2021. And we need you to get involved.

First up, it’s essential that we begin building local coalitions for climate action in towns and cities around the UK. If you’d like to get involved locally, you can contact the activism team here.
Get in touch about local coalitions (mailto:[email protected])
Second, we are continuing to take action against the fossil fuel economy, by demanding that the British government ends its inclusion of corporate courts in trade deals ([link removed]) . Only this week we heard that a second corporation will sue the Netherlands in a corporate court for daring to phase out coal-fired power stations. We must prevent corporations blocking climate action.
Sign our petition ([link removed])
We’ll also be working closely with international allies to lobby governments and multilateral institutions such as the World Bank to stop financing fossil fuel projects.

Finally, we want to explain to as many people as we can that you can’t solve the climate crisis simply by changing our lifestyle. We need to tackle the climate-destroying global economy. Help us by giving out our illustrated booklet that sets out the Case for Climate Justice.
Order our climate booklet ([link removed])
It’s going to be a busy six months. But change is not only desperately necessary, it feels possible.

In solidarity,

Daniel Willis
Climate campaigner at Global Justice Now
** Powerful multinational corporations are continuing to fuel and profit from the climate crisis.
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By coming together to challenge them, we can make a difference.

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