🌎 Momentum Builds for Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty as COP30 Approaches
As the world looks ahead to COP30 in Brazil, a growing coalition of international lawmakers is calling on global leaders to adopt bold, legally binding commitments to end fossil fuel dependence—the root cause of the climate crisis.
At a webinar organized by the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), held during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice, influential parliamentarians raised alarm over the increasing influence of fossil fuel lobbyists and the stagnation of global climate policy.
They urged immediate support for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, which proposes to:
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Stop expansion of fossil fuel projects
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Phase out existing production fairly
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Ensure a just transition for affected communities and workers
🌱 Women Lawmakers Lead the Global Push for Climate Justice
The session featured voices from around the world:
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Senator Cecilia Requena (Bolivia)
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Senator Rosa Galvez (Canada)
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MP Nusrat Hanje (Tanzania)
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MP Zali Steggall (Australia)
🎙️ Bolivia’s Bold Step
Senator Cecilia Requena shared Bolivia’s efforts to protect the Amazon with a draft law aimed at restricting hydrocarbon activities in the region.
“We must balance development needs with biodiversity protection. We need solutions for both the Amazon and its people,” she said.
🌍 A Treaty for Global Accountability
Tzeporah Berman, Chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, highlighted a gap in climate policy:
“Fossil fuels are responsible for 86% of global emissions, yet have remained largely untouched in international agreements. This treaty is the missing piece.”
🔥 Climate Change Impacts Felt Globally
From Africa to Oceania, lawmakers shared the devastating effects of climate change:
🇦🇺 Australia: “A Year of Natural Disasters”
MP Zali Steggall described 2025 as a disastrous year with over 20 declared natural calamities including floods, cyclones, bushfires, and droughts.
“Disaster funds come after the damage. What we need is investment in prevention and adaptation,” she said.
“This crisis needs political courage, not delay.”
🇹🇿 Tanzania: “Farming and Tourism Under Threat”
MP Nusrat Hanje emphasized the harsh impacts of climate shifts on Tanzania’s agriculture and tourism.
“This is why we must end fossil fuel expansion and adopt the Treaty. It’s essential for our future,” she urged.
💪 “Politicians Must Lead, Not Hinder” – Rosa Galvez
Canadian Senator Rosa Galvez passionately defended the need for political leadership in the climate fight:
“Our duty is to preserve this planet for the next generation. We must be the change—not the roadblock.”
💬 WECAN: “No Climate Justice Without Ending Fossil Fuels”
Assembly Convener and WECAN Executive Director Osprey Orielle Lake concluded by stressing the urgency:
“Without halting fossil fuel use, we cannot avoid the worst climate outcomes. The Treaty gives us a clear path forward.”
She celebrated growing international support—even from fossil fuel-producing nations—calling it a “sign of hope”.
Source: https://www.myjoyonline.com
