Advisory: US Senator Markey, global lawmakers to discuss fossil-free future on Nov. 16
Parliamentarians for a Fossil-Free Future
MEDIA ADVISORY
15 November 2024
In light of recent political shifts in the U.S., where does global climate action go from here?
US Senator Markey, global lawmakers to discuss fossil-free future on Nov. 16
WHAT: “A United Path to a Fossil-Free Future: U.S. and Global Legislative Action on Climate”, a COP29 event organized by the Parliamentarians for a Fossil-Free Future.
WHEN: Saturday, 16 November 2024, 4:30-5:30 PM AZT
WHERE: Global Legislators Organizations Pavilion (Pavilion G22b, opposite Spanish Pavilion), Area E, Blue Zone and online (https://www.youtube.com/@cop29parliamentarypavilion)
WHO: US Senator Ed Markey, Austria MP Lukas Hammer, Brazil MP Livia Duarte, Canada Senator Rosa Galvez, Egypt MP Sahar Albazar, and Uganda MP Biyika Lawrence Songa
WHY: This session provides a platform to address how recent changes, including President Trump’s re-election, may impact global climate action, international cooperation, and the role of the US as a climate leader.
ABOUT:
Founded in 2022, Parliamentarians for a Fossil-Free Future (ParlFossilFree) has become a leading voice in global climate diplomacy. The network aims to advance parliamentary action on fossil fuel phaseout and renewable energy transition through legislative initiatives, inquiries, and collaboration with international organizations. Access the ParlFossilFree press kit here.
CONTACT:
(Baku) Isa Rodrigo, isabelperodrigo@gmail.com, +63 926 734 5712
(Remote) Denise Fontanilla, media@parlfossilfree.org, +63 917 851 4890
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