Chloé Sublet and Léa Renault, participants in the Tax Their Billions campaign by 350.org, advocate for billionaires to pay their fair share for climate solutions. The campaign has influenced public opinion in France towards taxing extreme wealth to fund environmental action, emphasizing the need for accountability and a just transition. 350.org encourages followers to join their climate movement for a safe and equitable future, highlighting the power of ordinary people coming together to push boundaries in the fight against climate change. Climate justice, according to Chloé and Léa, can only be achieved when responsibility is placed where it belongs.
Author: 350
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Nothing About Us Without Us
In Marajó, the community faces challenges with frequent power outages impacting daily life, highlighting the importance of energy access for basic rights and dignity. The connection between energy justice and climate justice is emphasized, especially as the impacts of the climate crisis worsen. The Marajó Observatory advocates for a transition to clean energy for energy security, amplifying community voices in decision-making spaces. 350.org and partners have implemented 10,000 solar energy systems in the Amazon, focusing on community participation and energy autonomy to ensure the National Energy Transition Plan reflects local needs and culture. The ultimate goal is to create a future where clean energy is a right, promoting climate and social justice.
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Our Power News – What was different about this year’s UN climate talks?
World leaders marked the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, with historic progress towards limiting global warming to 1.5°C and transitioning away from fossil fuels. Indigenous delegations played a crucial role in advocating for climate action, securing the demarcation of territories and pushing for community-led renewable energy. The momentum towards forest protection, accountability for polluters, and clean energy as a right is growing, with renewable energy on track to meet all new electricity needs by 2025. Continued support is needed to demand real climate action and build a powerful climate movement for a safe and better future.
https://350.org/our-power-news-what-was-different-about-this-years-un-climate-talks/
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All you need to know about the outcome of COP30
COP30 in Belém, Brazil saw a strong focus on transitioning from promises to action in the fight against climate change, with discussions on phasing out fossil fuels, climate finance, and transitioning to renewable energy. Indigenous and frontline communities pushed for justice, leading to the demarcation of Indigenous territories and the creation of the Belém Action Mechanism for a just transition. Momentum for a fossil fuel phase-out grew, with countries like Brazil and Colombia moving towards this goal. Despite delays in funding, progress was made towards a just transition and a global push to end fossil fuels, driven by people-powered leadership. The upcoming International Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels aims to address the finance gap and support vulnerable nations in adapting to climate impacts.
https://350.org/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-outcome-of-cop30/
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3 reasons why COP30 needs to put an end to fossil fuels
Civil society organizations, Indigenous groups, and frontline communities are calling for a complete phase-out of fossil fuels to keep global heating below 1.5°C, as they are the main driver of the climate crisis and disproportionately harm marginalized communities. The fossil fuel industry's expansion is putting millions at risk, with over 16% of global infrastructure on Indigenous territories. COP30 must prioritize justice and practicality to achieve a just transition, focusing on stopping new projects, aligning with science-based production reductions, and supporting developing countries with clean energy systems. Indigenous Peoples' knowledge and leadership are crucial in climate solutions, protecting biodiversity and advocating for a shift away from fossil fuels to stabilize the climate and protect human rights.
https://350.org/3-reasons-why-cop30-needs-to-put-an-end-to-fossil-fuels/