G7 Fail First Post COP28 Fossil Fuel Test  

April 30, 2024By Valentina StacklPress Releases 1 Comment

“This was the first opportunity for the G7 to show they were taking the COP28 agreement seriously. They have failed. 

“The G7 are falling far short of what’s needed to implement the COP28 agreement to phase out fossil fuels. They are not just delaying taking climate action – they are actively blocking a fair, fast, full, and funded phase out of fossil fuels. These leaders cannot say they’re committed to a livable climate, while slow walking coal phase out, endorsing expansion of fossil gas, failing to pledge new climate finance.

Study confirms need to redirect billions in Netherland’s fossil fuel subsidies

October 12, 2023By nicolePress Releases, Stop Funding Fossils 1 Comment

Ending fossil fuel subsidies presents a massive opportunity to shift billions to pay for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate finance, as well as to social protection measures that can mitigate any harmful impacts on households. If the Netherlands takes action now, it has an opportunity to bring other countries along at COP28, the upcoming UN climate conference in Dubai.