Advisory: Legislators to convene COP29 energy transition forum on Nov. 15
Parliamentarians for a Fossil-Free Future
MEDIA ADVISORY
13 November 2024
Legislators to convene COP29 energy transition forum on Nov. 15
WHAT: "Transformative Legislative Actions for a Just and Equitable Energy Transition”, a COP29 Energy Day event organized by the Parliamentarians for a Fossil-Free Future.
WHEN: Friday, 15 November 2024, 12 NN-1:30 PM
WHERE: Parliamentary Pavilion, Blue Zone and online (YouTube)
WHO: Bolivia Senator Cecilia Requena, Brazil MP Livia Duarte, Canada Senator Rosa Galvez, Egypt MP Sahar Albazar, Nepal MP Anjan Shakya, Tanzania MP Nusrat Hanja, and Uganda MP Biyika Lawrence Songa
WHY: In the wake of the historic energy outcome at COP28 for countries to transition away from fossil fuels, triple up renewable energy, and double down on energy efficiency, this COP29 forum will bring together legislators from Africa, Asia, North America, and Latin America to share their experiences and insights in advancing a just and equitable transition to clean energy within their countries.
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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