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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 17h

It's time for governments and civil society to stand together in fighting for a #TreatyForNature! ✊

Follow along to stay updated on the #IUCNCongress!

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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 17h

The climate and biodiversity crises are two sides of the same coin 👇

Fossil fuels = extinction risk, habitat loss, ocean acidification.

But it's not too late. This week, IUCN Members can vote YES on Motion 42 to protect nature at its source by supporting a #FossilFuelTreaty.

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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 17h

Nature’s big vote is coming up! 🚨

This week, #IUCN will vote on tackling fossil fuel supply — the biggest threat to nature.

Read the full motion 👉 iucncongress2025.org/assembly/mot...

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WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · 1d

🚨Renewables overtake coal for the first time as the world's leading source of electricity, according to @ember-energy.org

⏩This is an important signal & now we must go greener, faster, and fairer.

More here: ow.ly/3wLs50X7GNN

#CloseTheGap

Global Electricity Mid-Year Insights 2025 | Ember

Solar and wind outpaced demand growth in the first half of 2025, as renewables overtook coal’s share in the global electricity mix.

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WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · 7d

🌍More countries have submitted NDCs, taking the total of NDC 3.0 submissions to 61 out of a possible 168.

🔥We are still missing many, including from the EU, China and India.

❗Governments must act now.

🔗Read more here: ow.ly/4FKU50VNG0M

#NDCsWeWant #CloseTheGap

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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 8d

For the 1st time, IUCN will vote on tackling fossil fuel supply — the root driver of the biodiversity & climate crises — through Motion 42.

Calling all IUCN Members to join our webinar & vote YES to advance a #FossilFuelTreaty! 🍃

📅 Oct 1 | 🕐 10AM ET | FossilFuelTreaty.org/events/iucn-motion42

Why nature needs a Fossil Fuel Treaty: A Webinar Briefing on IUCN Motion 42 — The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative

Oct 1, 2025 | 10AM-11AM ET | Virtual

FossilFuelTreaty.org

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WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · 8d

WWF reflects on the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si' as Pope Leo XIV celebrates his predecessor’s reframing of the ecological crisis: wwf.panda.org/discover/our...

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WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · 13d

🌍More countries have submitted NDCs.

🚨The countdown is on.

🔗Read more here: ow.ly/4FKU50VNG0M

#NDCsWeWant #CloseTheGap

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WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · 14d

Later today, the UN Secretary-General will attend the Climate Summit in New York to host a Special Event on Climate Action.

Heads of State & Government will attend to present their new NDCs.

All countries, especially the biggest emitters, must submit new NDCs aligned with 1.5°C.

#CloseTheGap

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WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · 15d

🚨🕒The countdown is on.

✔️ New NDCs must lock in science-aligned 2030 + 2035 targets.

Read WWF's NDC checklist here: ow.ly/ZFcT50X11ZM

#CloseTheGap

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WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · 15d

❗Announcement: The first-ever global conference on phasing out fossil fuels is planned for April 2026.

🐼WWF supports the vision for a rapid phase-out of all fossil fuels and the accelerated scaling up of renewable energy.

🔥Our policy briefing paper gives more details: ow.ly/YF5t50X0uBh.

WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · 16d

🌍#Tunisia, #Jordan & #Nigeria have all submitted NDCs 3.0!

🌳WWF welcomes their commitments, specifically those contributing to the global targets of halting deforestation by 2030.

🔗Read more here: ow.ly/4FKU50VNG0M

#NDCsWeWant #CloseTheGap

WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · 16d

💶EU fails to reach binding climate deal ahead of UN meeting.

🤸‍♂️WWF: “This statement of intent is Olympic-level diplomatic gymnastics, a performance designed to avoid the embarrassment of arriving at COP empty-handed."

🔗Read our full commentary here VIA @financialtimes.com: ft.com/content/48d4...

EU fails to reach binding climate deal ahead of UN meeting

Blow to hopes of European leadership at climate summit in Brazil in November

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WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · 17d

If science shows us the urgency for climate action, then ethics must show us the way to rebuild momentum, writes
@WWF's @manupulgarvidal.bsky.social, in a new discussion paper on the Ethical Stocktake prepared for #COP30. Read more here: ow.ly/gP9y50WZSaw

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Oxfam International @oxfaminternational.bsky.social · 20d

Oxfam joins the call to democratize global economic and financial governance, to make trade, investment, and tax systems just and fair, and to redistribute wealth and power — for life, for people, for the planet.

Learn more at drawtheline.world

#FightInequality #MakeRichPollutersPay #DrawTheLine

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WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · 20d

🌏#Australia's emission reduction target falls dangerously short of what science demands.

⏰More from @wwf-australia.bsky.social
here: ow.ly/OPmC50WYAc8

#CloseTheGap

WWF: Broad emissions target puts Australia on the path to climate destruction - WWF-Australia | WWF: Broad emissions target puts Australia on the path to climate destruction | WWF Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has put Australia on a path of climate destruction with his decision to set a 2035 emissions reduction target of 62-70%, said WWF-Australia.

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WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · 21d

🌎Bolivia sets new forest targets in its #NDC 3.0.

🌳80% reduction in deforestation by 2035 compared to its 2019-2023 baseline & zero deforestation in national protected areas.

🔥A strong signal for nature and climate ambition.

🔗Read more here: ow.ly/4FKU50VNG0M

#NDCsWeWant #CloseTheGap

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WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · 21d

🌍Angola is the latest country to submit its NDC 3.0,
committing to climate resilience & strengthened mitigation targets.

🚨Adapting to climate change is a central priority for Angola, given the country's vulnerability to climate impacts.

Read more here: ow.ly/4FKU50VNG0M

#NDCsWeWant #CloseTheGap

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WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · 23d

🏭WWF welcomes #Serbia’s NDC 3.0, albeit a provisional and conditional target for 2035, featuring economy-wide emission reduction.

🌍This is pending the outcome of discussions in the EU on its 2040 target; watch this space for updates.

🔗Read more here: ow.ly/4FKU50VNG0M

#NDCsWeWant #CloseTheGap

WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · 29d

🌍WWF welcomes #Somalia’s new NDC 3.0. It puts adaptation at the core of its strategy, recognising its vulnerability to climate-induced shocks.

💰Its anticipated loss and damage bill is over USD 6 billion from 2025 through to 2035.

🔗Read the NDC here: ow.ly/4FKU50VNG0M #NDCsWeWant #CloseTheGap

WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · Sep 3

Newly launched: Nature-Positive Energy Principles - by CLEANaction & @irena-official.bsky.social

Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables is the best chance to preserve the natural world.

Read more here: coalition.irena.org

#EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy

WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · Sep 2

WWF welcomes the newly submitted Barbados NDC 3.0!

#Barbados is mobilising investment for mitigation purposes, but international support is needed to do more - we highlight this issue in our latest manifesto: ow.ly/Al5y50WPrRL.

Read the NDC here: ow.ly/4FKU50VNG0M

#NDCsWeWant #CloseTheGap

WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · Aug 29

“NDCs are demonstrations of governments’ commitments to their people.” COP30 President, André Corrêa do Lago.

We are way off track to keep global heating to 1.5℃.

See WWF's resources on why NDCs are the roadmap we need: wwf.panda.org/discover/our...
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@cop30nobrasil.bsky.social #NDCsWeWant

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Andy Reisinger @andyreisinger.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's outstanding that this clear presentation is part of Germany's public broadcaster's daily weather forecast. Long may the stamina last not only of @terliwetter.bsky.social (thank you!) but also those in charge of the @heuteshow.de that enable him to provide this essential public service.

Özden Terli @terliwetter.bsky.social · Aug 26

#Klimakatastrophe #globaleErhitzung

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WWF Climate and Energy @climatewwf.bsky.social · Aug 27

Great event here from @wwfclimatebiz.bsky.social & free to attend for businesses of all sizes 💡

#ClimateandBusiness #ClimateChange #WWF #BeyondNetZero

WWF Climate and Business @wwfclimatebiz.bsky.social · Aug 27

🤝Is your company a true climate leader?

🌎Join us for the launch of Beyond Net-Zero: WWF’s guide for businesses to help drive climate action.

⏲️Taking place: 3 Sept, 9:00 EST/ 15:00 CET. Register here: ow.ly/TgZh50WMVbf

#ClimateandBusiness #ClimateChange #WWF