Africa Needs Real Solutions: Include Fossil Fuels in the Pact!

Why Africa Must Join the Campaign to Phase Out Fossil Fuels

The Omission of Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

The most recent draft of the Pact for the Future does not mention transitioning away from fossil fuels. This omission undermines the very foundation of a sustainable future .

The UN Summit of the Future

At the UN Summit of the Future in September 2024, countries will negotiate a new global agreement aimed at creating a safer and greener world. This summit is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enhance cooperation on critical challenges and address gaps in global governance .

The Importance of Including Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

The draft agreement has omitted key commitments to phase out fossil fuels, a crucial action for saving our planet. This is particularly concerning for Africa, the most vulnerable continent to the impacts of climate change and excessive resource extraction .

Call to Action

The call to action for this campaign is an initiative by Global Citizen and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. Let's urge leaders to ensure the 'Pact for the Future' includes bold language to phase out fossil fuels. Sign and share this petition to include a commitment to phase-out fossil fuels in the Pact:

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The Historic and Ongoing Impact of Climate Change

Africa has been disproportionately affected by climate change, despite contributing the least to global emissions. The excessive extraction of fossil fuels has led to environmental degradation, economic instability, and health crises across the continent .

A Just Future for Africa

The proposal for the Summit of the Future originated from the UN Secretary-General's Our Common Agenda report, which called for a renewal of trust and solidarity at all levels. It emphasized the need for a fundamental rethink of our political, economic, and social systems to deliver more fairly and effectively for everyone .

Let Your Voice Be Heard

Africa's voice is crucial in shaping a just and sustainable future. By advocating for the inclusion of fossil fuel phase-out in the Pact for the Future, Africans can help ensure a fair and effective response to climate change. It is only by airing our voices that we can create a just future together.

Let us tell the world how we feel about it.

Sign the petition⁠

and

join⁠

the campaign for a fossil-free future.

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