John -
Yesterday, the President spoke at COP27 and announced more global commitments in global south regions, with an additional 150 million dollars invested in the Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience.
This is no doubt a good step in the right direction and funding for short term recovery is necessary, but the United States can — and must — do more. We cannot afford to only make incremental changes when the world is heading towards irreversible climate catastrophe. We need radical action now. So I'm hoping you can sign the petition to put the pressure on President Biden to take action:
At a minimum, we need 1.3 trillion dollars per year for loss and damage financing to pay for climate disasters and future adaptation. As one of the largest carbon emitters in the world, the U.S. must pay its fair share. A 150 million dollar investment on the Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience does not compensate for current and future climate disasters, and it’s not nearly enough to cover even a fraction of the cost. With no mention of loss and damage finance, countries from the global south will only be put further behind and continue to suffer from climate disasters caused by big emitters like the U.S.
We are at a pivotal point. We need the U.S. to own up to its responsibility and pay for its contribution to the climate chaos. John, can you sign this petition and show your support for loss and damage financing?
Thank you so much for your help.
In solidarity,
Thanu Yakupitiyage
Associate Director, US Communications
350.org
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