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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 7d

For decades, #FossilFuel & high-emitting industries have sabotaged climate progress through lobbying, disinformation, and PR stunts.
Now, Brazil’s #COP30 President invited corporations to join in Belém without clear safeguards against greenwashing or conflict of interest.
This is #CorporateCapture.

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Global Campaign to Demand Climate Justice (DCJ) @gcdcj.bsky.social · 9d

225+ Organizations demand COP30 center people, not polluters.

#COP30 is not a place for #BigPolluters to make business deals!

@stopcorpabuse.bsky.social

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Corporate Accountability @stopcorpabuse.bsky.social · 8d

Calling this years' U.N. climate treaty negotiations a "defining business opportunity" is like calling a burning house the perfect fire to roast marshmallows over.

It's time to end #BigPolluters' stranglehold over the U.N. climate talks. We demand a polluter-free #COP30!

LETTER: 225+ Organizations demand COP30 center people, not polluters | Kick Big Polluters Out

kickbigpollutersout.org

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Erika Lennon @erikalennon.bsky.social · 8d

#COP30 must center people, NOT #BigPolluters' business deals! The Kick Big Polluters Out coalition demands:
📌Polluter-free COP & presidency
📌Stronger mechanisms to protect against conflicts of interest
📌Protection of the Amazon rainforest
Read more: www.climatechangenews.com/2025/10/01/c...

NGOs urge Brazil to prevent fossil fuel capture of COP30 climate summit NGOs urge Brazil to keep fossil fuel firms out of COP30

More than 200 civil society groups are asking Brazil's COP30 team to commit to "polluter-free" climate negotiations in Belém

www.climatechangenews.com

Erika Lennon @erikalennon.bsky.social · 8d

Continuing to allow the #FossilFuel industry's unchecked participation will undermine the urgent action needed in the face of #ClimateEmergency.

As @lienvandamme.bsky.social (@ciel.org) says “Reforming the UN climate talks is more urgent than ever – COPs cannot continue as corporate trade shows.”

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Erika Lennon @erikalennon.bsky.social · 8d

This #CorporateCapture cannot continue. It's time to end #BigPolluters' stranglehold over the U.N. climate talks. We demand a polluter-free #COP30! kickbigpollutersout.org/Polluter-Fre...

LETTER: 225+ Organizations demand COP30 center people, not polluters | Kick Big Polluters Out

kickbigpollutersout.org

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Erika Lennon @erikalennon.bsky.social · 8d

For the entire history of UN climate talks, #BigPolluters have undermined ambitious climate action through lobbying & disinformation. Now Brazil's @Cop30noBrasil Presidency invited business leaders to #COP30 without protections against #greenwashing or conflict of interest

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 24d

Learn more about what is needed to make the #UNFCCC work for people and the planet in our United Call for Reform.

It's time to #FixTheUNFCCC and get #TheCOPWeNeed.
#ClimateJustice demands it!

Read the United Call here: 🔗 bit.ly/45BAFoK

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 24d

At #COP30 in #Belém, the world will be watching: Who’s funding your seat at the table? Whose interests are you really serving?

CIEL & allies demand an Accountability Framework to END polluter interference. No more sponsorships, no more loopholes.

The climate can’t wait.

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 24d

The #FossilFuel industry is drivng the crisis AND writing the rules? That’s #CorporateCapture. And it’s killing COP’s credibility.

Transparency was step one. Step two? Kick them out. For good. 🚫🛢️

#KBPO

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 24d

CIEL is proud to stand with the #KickBigPollutersOut coalition as the #UNFCCC takes a critical step: forcing all COP30 participants to publicly disclose their funders and affirm alignment with the Paris Agreement.

KBPO Press Release 👇

bit.ly/4gnv097

RELEASE: UN climate regime responds to civil society pressure to address Big Polluter interference in climate action | Kick Big Polluters Out

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Corporate Accountability @stopcorpabuse.bsky.social · 27d

“The voluntary carbon market is broken."

A new study provides even more evidence that the voluntary carbon market system is ineffective when it comes to addressing climate change.

‘Independent’ auditors overvalue credits of carbon projects, study finds

A hidden incentive structure may be driving the approval of questionable carbon credits.

news.mongabay.com

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · Aug 29

Katrina wasn’t just a storm — it was the deadly combination of fossil fuels, insurance collapse, and political failure. 20 years later, the truth is clear: Louisiana is not an anomaly — it's a warning.
👇 Read more from Louisiana campaigner @soopajane.bsky.social www.ciel.org/storms-insur...

Storms, Insurance, and Fossil Fuels: What Katrina Taught Us - Center for International Environmental Law

Katrina exposed storms, insurance failures, and fossil fuel risks — Louisiana’s choices now shape its future in the climate crisis.

www.ciel.org

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · Aug 13

🚨 This text gives in to petrostates and industry demands — Member States must reject it.

The chair's draft text has just dropped at #PlasticsTreaty talks. CIEL's @Davzoul responds.

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · Aug 11

📢 The ICJ’s climate decision is historic — but what’s next?
On Aug. 14, join two powerful discussions bringing Global South and Pacific voices to the forefront of climate justice.
🕗 08:00 GMT (East Call)
Register: bit.ly/3V0hf64
🕐 13:00 GMT (West Call)
Register: bit.ly/3UVLwTD

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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · Aug 12

As UN talks on a new global plastics pact reach their endgame, environmentalists call for a vote that could stop a handful of states from blocking an ambitious deal to curb production
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/12/s...

Campaigners urge countries to vote for a strong plastics treaty

As UN talks for a plastics treaty reach their endgame, campaigners call for a vote that could help limit plastics production

www.climatechangenews.com

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Lien Vandamme @lienvandamme.bsky.social · Aug 11

𝐽𝑜𝑖𝑛 𝑢𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑘
𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐉 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 ⚖️

📅 August 14

🌏 8am GMT: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🌎 1pm GMT: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

By @gcdcj.bsky.social @ciel.org & many others!

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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · Aug 11

NEW – COP experts: How could the UN climate talks be reformed? | @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org @arunacsekhar.bsky.social

Read here: buff.ly/JWL8AQN

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · Aug 7

⚠️ Fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists have flooded #PlasticsTreaty talks at a record high. They're working with petrostates to distract, delay, and drag the treaty toward the lowest common denominator.
#KickPollutersOut #INC5-2
👉 Read more: bit.ly/41wUn1L

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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · Aug 3

“This ruling adds legal momentum to the fight for climate justice in the US and around the globe, and will serve as a springboard for lawyers, activists and policymakers on the frontlines seeking remedy for climate harm” @erikalennon.bsky.social @ciel.org
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Fill The Fund @fillthefund.bsky.social · Jul 25

ICJ Vindicates Demands for Reparations

The #FillTheFund campaign welcomes The ICJ Advisory Opinion on #ClimateChange!

The ruling is a powerful boost to our fight for climate #reparations

Full Statement: www.fillthefund.org/post/icj-rul...

#ICJ #ICJAO #LossAndDamage #ClimateJustice

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · Jul 25

📰 The world’s highest court says polluters owe climate reparations - no more dodging responsibility.

CIEL’s @lienvandamme.bsky.social and @joiec.bsky.social break down what this means for frontline communities and global justice. 👇

www.context.news/climate-just...

The World Court finally opens the door to 'climate reparations' | Context by TRF

The International Court of Justice’s landmark opinion means big polluters must answer for climate harm

www.context.news

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Right to a Healthy Environment at the CoE @healthyenvcoe.bsky.social · Jul 24

1/ ⚖️ A groundbreaking moment for climate justice!

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change, affirming that everyone has a human right to a healthy environment.

A new legal compass has been set. 🧵

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ClimateActionNetwork @canclimateaction.bsky.social · Jul 23

👏 The world's highest court has ruled that states have legal duties to act on climate change and that inaction violates human rights.

A huge victory for the planet, for the future, and led by the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change.

#ClimateICJAO #ClimateJustice

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Oil Change International @oilchange.bsky.social · Jul 23

🚨BREAKING: World’s Highest Court Tells Countries to Halt Emissions Faster and Protect the Climate

Press Release: oilchange.org/news/worlds-...

#Climate #ClimateChange #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ

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