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An initiative seeking the negotiation of a global mechanism to phase-out fossil fuels fast & fairly. Endorse the #FossilFuelTreaty proposal today. https://fossilfueltreaty.org/

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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · Dec 18

Hello Bluesky! 👋

Join us here to hear more about the push for a global plan to manage a fast and fair phase out of fossil fuels.

Stay tuned for a major update on journey toward negotiation of a #FossilFuelTreaty later today.

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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 2h

👉 Read the full article on why the transition must go beyond emissions.
👉 Lee el artículo completo sobre por qué la transición debe ir más allá de las emisiones.
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Susana Muhamad, politóloga y activista climática: “El Acuerdo de París no está funcionando”

La exministra colombiana de medio ambiente impulsa la creación de un tratado internacional de no proliferación de combustibles. “Hay una dependencia de todo el sistema financiero y político de las ren...

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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 2h

“Todo el sistema financiero y político depende de los combustibles fósiles”, advierte la exministra de Ambiente de Colombia, quien aboga por un Tratado de No Proliferación de Combustibles Fósiles para abordar la raíz de la crisis.

Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 2h

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“The entire financial and political system depends on fossil fuels,” warns Colombia’s former Environment Minister — calling for a Fossil Fuel Treaty to tackle the root of the crisis.

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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 2h

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 · 2h

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 · 2h

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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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 1d

Hon. Maina underscored the Holy See’s moral and diplomatic leadership as a spiritual authority and sovereign state as being critical, ahead of COP 30.

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The discussion focused on the Holy See’s support of the proposed Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, which already has the backing of 17 nation states.

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This weekend, Tuvalu’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Maina Vakafua Talia held a bilateral meeting with His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See and Principal Advisor to His Holiness Pope Leo.

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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 5d

Faith leaders have a powerful role to play in shaping climate action. 🌍

Community, faith, and grassroots voices together can shift the balance from vested interests to people and planet. ✊  #RaisingHope

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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 6d

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En la ONU, Colombia marcó agenda global hacia la COP30 con propuestas sobre clima y biodiversidad -

En la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, Colombia posicionó la urgencia de unir justicia climática, económica y social, resaltando que el sur global enfrenta los peores impactos siendo el menor ...

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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 6d

✊ Así como la cooperación internacional logró prohibir amenazas globales como las armas nucleares o las sustancias que destruyen la capa de ozono, hoy Colombia abre la puerta para poner fin a la era de los combustibles fósiles y defender la vida con soluciones concretas.

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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 6d

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✊ Just as international cooperation succeeded in banning global threats such as nuclear weapons and ozone-depleting substances, today Colombia is opening the door to ending the era of fossil fuels and defending life with concrete solutions.

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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 6d

🌍 “We inhabit the same planet and we must care for it together.” 

On the opening day of the #RaisingHope Conference, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV renewed a powerful call for unity around integral ecology and peace.

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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 7d

During a press conference at the Raising Hope Conference in the Vatican today, faith and climate leaders called for global solidarity and urged others to join the First International Conference for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels in Colombia in 2026. 🇨🇴

Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 7d

#TratadoSobreFosiles #PetroLiderMundial

Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 7d

Así como tratados anteriores prohibieron las armas nucleares y protegieron la capa de ozono, Colombia está abriendo la puerta a un nuevo acuerdo internacional para poner fin a la era de los combustibles fósiles y proteger la vida.

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Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 7d

En la #UNGA, Colombia hizo Historia: puso la justicia climática en el corazón de la agenda global y anunció que será sede de la primera Conferencia Internacional para la Eliminación Progresiva de los Combustibles Fósiles.

Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 7d

Just as past treaties banned nuclear weapons and protected the ozone layer, Colombia is opening the door to a new international agreement to end the fossil fuel era and protect Life.

Read more: www.minambiente.gov.co/en-la-onu-co...

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

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

#JustTransition #FossilFuelTreaty #SriLanka #EnergySecurity #ClimateJustice

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

Sri Lanka has set a target of generating 70% of its power from renewables by 2030. With the right policies, investments, and partnerships, it can lead the region in aligning with 1.5°C and securing a fossil-free future.

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

At the national advocacy dialogue, experts made it clear: the #FossilFuelTreaty is the missing global mechanism to phase out fossil fuels fairly and deliver finance for a just transition. Livelihoods must be protected, new jobs created, and equity placed at the heart of the process.