John,
Have you seen the news? The President of the Pacific island nation Vanuatu, Nikenike Vurobaravu, stood up in the UN General Assembly and called for governments to negotiate a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. It aims to stop all new development of oil and gas, phase out existing fossil fuel production, and ensure workers are transitioned to a green economy in a fair way.
This is a critical moment, John. For the very first time in history, a country has called for an international treaty to phase out fossil fuels. Vanuatu has taken an important step, and it is time for us to back them up so more nations will sign on to phase out fossil fuels.
“Every day, we are experiencing the debilitating consequences of the climate crisis and the world is now demanding more ambitious action… and we are measuring climate change not in degrees of Celsius or tons of carbon, but in human lives.”
- Nikenike Vurobaravu, President of Vanuatu
Coal, oil, and gas are causing climate destruction — yet to date there are no international agreements to stop corporations and governments from opening new mines, building new pipelines, and green lighting fracking projects. If we do nothing, we accept a bleak future for those at the forefront of the climate crisis.
With COP27 global climate talks coming up in November, the world's attention will turn to climate action again. Your signature in support of the Pacific island nation's plea for a fossil free future could help push the United States, and other countries, to pledge their support for the treaty.
Time is running out. Let's join our voices together, stand in solidarity with those at the frontlines of the climate crisis, and demand bold climate action from world leaders.
Onwards,
Team 350