In the final days of June, as our political team engaged government representatives at the Bonn SB62s, advancing plans and welcoming our 17th participating nation, several of our campaigners gathered in London for Climate Action Week. Hopping from the tube to shared bikes across the Ultra Low Emission Zone, we attended dozens of inspiring events that put into sharp focus the singular leadership of the British capital for both local and global climate action.
We kicked off the week with a major announcement, appointing London Mayor Sadiq Khan as our firstSpecial Envoy for Fossil Free Cities, to highlight the leadership of cities and ensure their involvement in the process. Colombian Environment Minister Lena Estrada also took part,engagingthe UK Government on the importance of convening countries on the phasing out of fossil fuels in 2026. In parallel to this, our team organised a strategic workshop to discuss the significance of the UK in the campaign in addition to aneventthat highlighted the need to stand strong for climate action in the face of a renewed offensive from the oil and gas industry.
We are indeed in a perilous moment. Global temperatures are breaching the 1.5°C limit set by the Paris Agreement, and yet headwinds against the climate agenda continue to pick up. Western hypocrisy and imperialism are driving relentless geopolitical turmoil that is intensifying this derailment. Close to two years of complicity in the genocide in Gaza has shaken the foundations of our rules based order, and most recently, our international legal system has been further discredited through the USA-Israel war on Iran. These events cannot be disaggregated from our effort to accelerate an equitable “de-fossilization of our economy”, an imperative emphasized by the UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change in her new report.
We are currently being forced to face the reality of our time. During one of our events, our President Kumi Naidoo aptly borrowed the words of Amílcar Cabral “tell no lies, and claim no easy victories…”. We must find energy in these words, while reminding ourselves that around the world, cities, communities and campaigns are rising to the challenge, driving the shift to a more sustainable, fairer future - and refusing to let fossil fuel interests derail our progress.
MEETING OF NATION-STATES PARTICIPATING IN DISCUSSIONS ON A FOSSIL FUEL TREATY
Senior officials representing the nation-states participating in discussions around a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty met in Bonn to discuss strategies for advancing the proposed Fossil Fuel Treaty. The meeting was the first of the official 2025 cycle of participating nations.
At the meeting, the announcement was made that St. Kitts and Nevis has officially become the 17th nation to join the global effort to back the proposal for a Fossil Fuel Treaty! This visionary move underscores the country’s commitment to climate resilience, energy sovereignty, equitable development, and a just transition for all.
MAYOR OF LONDON SADIQ KHAN APPOINTED SPECIAL ENVOY FOR FOSSIL FREE CITIES
Strengthening the leadership! In this global role, he’ll push for cities to lead the charge in phasing out fossil fuels — driving bold climate action, cleaner air, and a fairer future for all.
“As Special Envoy, I am committed to ensuring that cities and subnational governments are not just heard but actively involved in shaping the global response to this crisis. The Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative represents an important step toward a sustainable, healthier future for all.”
GREATER MANCHESTER MAYOR & MASSIVE ATTACK CALL FOR A FOSSIL FUEL TREATY
In a historic moment, Mayor Andy Burnham and Massive Attack came together at a sold-out concert in Manchester to publicly call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty on World Environment Day.
Burnham highlighted the leadership of Manchester, urging global cooperation, and Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja (3D) echoed the urgency, calling fossil fuels “weapons of mass destruction” and urging artists to join the fight. Climate activist and writer Tori Tsui spoke on stage, amplifying the call.
MAASAI COMMUNITY BECOMES FIRST INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN AFRICA TO BACK THE CALL FOR A TREATY
Historic First! The Maasai community of Endonyio Sidai, Kajiado County, is the first Indigenous People in Africa to back the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
They’re standing for a future free from fossil fuels, rooted in protecting land, nature, and future generations, urging communities and leaders across Africa to support a fair, funded shift to renewable energy.
KENYAN VOICES UNITE BEHIND THE CALL FOR A FOSSIL FUEL TREATY
Kenyan voices from across civil society, youth, interfaith, and Indigenous communities united to back the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
With its climate leadership and 100% renewables target, Kenya has the opportunity to become the first African country to join the growing Global South government bloc of climate pioneers who are championing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
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The climate crisis is accelerating, and fossil fuels remain its core driver. Our network understands this — the question is no longer if we must phase out fossil fuels, but how, when, and through what process. That’s where our upcoming virtual summit — and your leadership — comes in. Join us to plot the way to a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. Register for the summit now!
IN THE MEDIA
“A Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty could help sidestep the objections of major oil and gas-producing nations, experts told a symposium in Bonn organised by the initiative. Peter Newell, professor of international relations at the University of Sussex, said it is expected that big fossil fuel producers like Saudi Arabia or Russia will resist – but that might change as the world moves towards cleaner energy. “These countries usually produce for export to Europe or other countries. So, if demand falls, it will be easier to convince them to reduce production,” Newell told Climate Home.”
“Environmental justice leader Kumi Naidoo is urging the international community to support what is known as the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative. Speaking in a recent interview with DW, Naidoo, who is president of the initiative and former head of Greenpeace International, says the treaty is key to getting countries to phase out the burning of oil, coal and gas."
“Shortly after releasing their statement, Massive Attack shared posts promoting the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, which is an initiative to "accelerate a transition to renewable energy". It included posting a photo of themselves as part of a group holding up a sign for it whilst in Manchester.”
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Celebrating St. Kitts and Nevis
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