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Hi John -

For the last two weeks, I’ve been in Egypt fighting for climate justice
with people from all over the world at the UN climate conference (COP27).



On Sunday, world leaders at COP27 announced the final agreements. Despite
our efforts, those agreements fail to include a swift, just, and equitable
phase out of all fossil fuels.^1

I’m angry at the failure of our leaders. I’m disappointed that, once
again, fossil fuel lobbyists succeeded in delaying vital progress to keep
our planet livable.

I guess you might be feeling the same.

Before we share a few things to feel hopeful about, I want to invite you
to join our U.S. team’s post-COP strategy webinar, where we'll discuss the
outcomes of COP27, what’s next for our movement post-midterm elections,
and where we’re headed as a team in 2023 as we dive more into work on
climate solutions.

[ [link removed] ]Will you RSVP to join us on Tuesday, December 13th at 7:30 pm ET/4:30
pm PT to get up to speed on our U.S. climate priorities?

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Spanish translation will be available.

I want you to know there is actually so much to be hopeful about.

Our movement has achieved significant wins, and real progress is happening
all across the world. Here are my three reasons for hope following COP27.

1. A win for Loss and Damages

The final COP27 agreement mentions the creation of a fund for losses and
damages. That has never happened before.

This is the direct result of the pressure from the most impacted nations
and our global climate movement. Together, we have finally succeeded in
getting rich nations to commit to compensating communities affected by the
climate crisis.^2



2. Phasing out of fossil fuels

Secondly, fossil fuel lobbyists might have prevented the mention of a
phase out of fossil fuels in the final COP agreement. Without a phase out
of fossil fuels, the gains we made in loss and damage are threatened.

But these are the last gasps of a dying industry – they know their days
are numbered. This COP saw major coal, oil, and gas producers — including
the EU, UK, U.S., and India — follow the lead of countries like Tuvalu and
endorse the call to phase out fossil fuels – thanks to our movements at
home.^3

And, while COP was happening, the G20 in Bali, Indonesia recognized the
need to rapidly reduce fossil fuel use to meet the 2030 global climate
goals.

Leaders might be acting slowly but we are forcing them to do the right
thing.

Now is not the time to fall back at this disappointment, but to push
harder.

3. We are the real climate leaders

My hope ultimately comes from our movement. At COP27 I saw firsthand our
willingness to fight for one another: to show up for each other, across
countries, languages, and generations to demand justice. To shout loudly
for those silenced by oppression, violence, and intimidation.

The calls for phasing out fossil fuels have never been louder.

Real progress is happening around the world as people take to the streets,
organize to stop new fossil fuel projects, pressure their governments and
banks to stop funding coal, oil, and gas, and mobilize for renewable
solutions.

[ [link removed] ]If you’re ready to be part of the next chapter, please RSVP to join the
U.S. strategy webinar on Tuesday, December 13 to get updates on some of
our recent work and where we’re headed.

Our fight for climate justice continues. Seeing the strength of our
movement, I have no doubt that together we will create a just, equitable
world free from fossil fuels.

Onwards,

Aggy for 350.org and the entire 350.org team at COP27.

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1 - [ [link removed] ]BBC News
2 - [ [link removed] ]The Guardian
3 - [ [link removed] ]350.org Press Release


 




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