Parliamentarians Issue Strong Call for G7 to Commit to a Fossil-Free Future
Statement from Parliamentarians for a Fossil Free Future Towards the G7 Leaders' Summit
13 June 2024 (signatories updated as of 24 June 2024)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
As members of Parliamentarians for a Fossil-Free Future, we stand united in our call for urgent and transformative climate commitments at the Group of Seven Leaders' Summit. The G7 countries, as major economies and significant contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions, have a unique responsibility and capacity to lead the way in the fight against climate change.
Our Demands
We hereby call on the G7 to lead by example and pursue the following:
A Rapid and Just Phase Out of Fossil Fuels and Direct Transition to Renewable Energy Systems
Halt direct and indirect public financing for fossil fuel projects. This includes ending subsidies for coal, oil, and gas development both domestically and internationally, and mandating public financial institutions to develop and implement plans stopping all forms of public support for fossil fuels. There should be clear timelines and accountability mechanisms.
Redirecting fossil fuel subsidies and public financing towards renewable energy sources.
Implementation of policies to phase out private financing for new fossil fuel projects. This includes coal, oil, and gas extraction, as well as associated infrastructure projects.
Halting the approval and development of new fossil fuel extraction and infrastructure projects, including coal, oil, and gas.
Developing and implementing a comprehensive plan to urgently phase out existing fossil fuel projects. This plan should include clear timelines, targets, and accountability measures to ensure a rapid transition away from fossil fuels.
Stop the promotion of gas as transition fuel and the promotion of false solutions that lengthen the life or delay the phase out of fossil fuel projects
Investing substantially in renewable energy infrastructure and technologies. Provide financial and technical support to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy solutions, ensuring they are accessible and affordable for all.
Commit to an Equitable and Just Transition:
Plan and implement an equitable just transition that supports workers and communities currently dependent on the fossil fuel industry. Investments in reskilling, social protections, and community-led renewable energy projects are crucial to ensure that no one is left behind.
Scaling up Delivery of Climate Finance:
The G7 must fulfill their obligations to deliver public, adequate, new and additional and non-debt creating Climate Finance for developing countries. Climate Finance should cover mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage and just transition. There should be massive scaling up of commitments far beyond the $100 billion annual pledge which is only a small fraction of the amount needed and due to the developing countries.
Strengthening NDCs:
Submit more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) that enshrine the phaseout of fossil fuels and align with the 1.5°C threshold of the Paris Agreement. This includes setting clear, science-based targets for reducing emissions and enhancing resilience.
The Time for Action is Now
The science is unequivocal: we are running out of time to prevent the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. The recent IPCC reports have highlighted the urgent need for rapid, far-reaching, and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society. As G7 leaders gather in Apulia, Italy, we implore them to recognize the gravity of the crisis and rise to the occasion with bold and decisive action.
Our Commitment
As parliamentarians, we pledge to hold our governments accountable for their climate commitments and to champion policies that drive the transition to a fossil-free future. We will work tirelessly to ensure that justice, equity, and human rights are at the heart of all climate actions.
Join Us in This Critical Effort
We invite fellow parliamentarians worldwide to join us in demanding that the G7 leaders take the necessary steps to safeguard our planet and future generations. Together, we can create a just and sustainable world for all.
We urge the G7 leaders to seize this moment and lead the world towards a fossil-free, equitable, and resilient future. The time for action is now.
Signatories:
Hon. Rosa Galvez - Senator, Canada
Hon. Saber Chowdhury - Member of Parliament / Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Bangladesh
Hon. Ralph Regenvanu - Member of Parliament / Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Environment, Vanuatu
Hon. Petros Kokkalis - Member of the European Parliament
Hon. Mohamed Abukar Abdi - Member of Parliament, Somalia
Hon. Abdoulie Njai - Member of Parliament, The Gambia
Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah - Member of Parliament, The Gambia
Hon Nfamara Sabally - Member of Parliament, The Gambia
Hon. Winslow William Waven - Member of Parliament, Seychelles
Hon. Abdul Titus Kamara - Member of Parliament, Sierra Leone
Hon. Anatropia Lwehikila Theonest - Member of Parliament, Tanzania
Hon. Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir - Member of Parliament, Iceland
Hon. Njume Peter Ambang - Member of Parliament, Cameroon
Hon. Nusrat Shaaban Hanje - Member of Parliament, Tanzania
Hon. Anthony Kasandwe - Member of Parliament, Zambia
Hon. Mohamed Adan Mohamed - Member of Parliament, Somalia
Hon. Solomon Maren Bulus - Member of Parliament, Nigeria
Hon. Livia Duarte Puty - Member of Parliament, Para Legislative Assembly, Brazil
Hon. Kifampa Martin - Member of Parliament, Uganda
Hon. Kampampi Kabaso - Member of Parliament, Zambia
Hon. Hamza Adam - Member of Parliament, Ghana
Hon. Habibou Aminatou - Member of Parliament, Niger
Hon. Rebecca Yei Kamara - Member of Parliament, Sierra Leone
Hon. Ty Sokhun - Member of Parliament, Cambodia
Hon. Biyika Lawrence Songa - Member of Parliament, Uganda
Hon. Gísli Rafn Ólafsson - Member of Parliament, Iceland
Hon. Natalie Bennet - Member, House of Lords, United Kingdom
Hon. Raoul Danniel A. Manuel - Member of Parliament, Philippines
Hon. Oras Tynkkynen - Member of Parliament, Finland
Hon. Paunine Lambou - Member of Parliament, Cameroon
Hon. Jaime Sáez Quiroz - Member of Parliament, Chile
Hon. Mike Morrice - Member of Parliament, House of Commons, Canada
Hon. Sahr Charles - Member of Parliament, Sierra Leone
Hon. Mohamed Billoh Shaw - Member of Parliament, Sierra Leone
Hon. Cassy O'Connor, MLC - Member of Parliament, Tasmania, Australia
Hon. Rebecca Vassarotti - Member of Parliament, ACT Legislative Assembly, Australia
Hon. Andrew Braddock - Member of Parliament, ACT Legislative Assembly, Australia
Hon. Kiptoo Kiplimo - Member of Parliament, Kenya
Hon. Essa Conteh - Member of Parliament, The Gambia
Hon. Mercy Chriesty Barends - Member of Parliament, Indonesia
Hon. Lisa Badum - Member of Parliament, Bundestag, Germany
Hon. Wong Chen - Member of Parliament, Malaysia
Hon. Yuneswaran Ramaraj - Member of Parliament, Malaysia
Hon. Young Syefura binti Othman - Member of Parliament, Malaysia
Hon. Lee Chean Chung - Member of Parliament, Malaysia
Hon. Júlia Boada-Danés - Member of Parliament, Spain
Hon. Christina Christopher Mnzava - Member of Parliament, Tanzania
Hon. Joseph Appiah Boateng - Member of Parliament, Ghana
Hon. Juma Zacharia Deng Jonga - Member of Parliament, South Sudan
Hon. Laura Nuttall - Member of Parliament, ACT Legislative Assembly, Australia
Hon. Priska Seiler Graf - National Councillor, Switzerland
Hon. Peter Lomude Francis - Member of Parliament, TNLA, South Sudan
Hon. Kathrin Henneberger - Member of Parliament, Bundestag, Germany
Hon. Ville Niinistö - Member of the European Parliament
Hon. Andrés Cancimance López - Member of Parliament, Colombia
Hon. Fonge Julius Fongouck - Member of Parliament, Cameroon
Hon. Jo Clay - Member of Parliament, ACT Legislative Assembly, Australia
Hon. Yustina Arcadius Rahhi - Member of Parliament, Tanzania
Hon. Tim Read - Member of Parliament, Victoria, Australia
Hon. Lidia Thorpe - Senator, Australia
Former Members of Parliament:
Hon. Bimala Rai Paudyal - Former Senator, Nepal
Hon. Ferdinand Gaite - Former MP, Philippines
Hon. Josep (Pep) Puig i Boix - Former MP, Catalunya