Members of Parliaments from around the globe gathered in Bari, Italy on June 12, 2024, urging world’s richest economies “to phase out fossil fuels and fast-track renewable energy.”
“The final session of the Global Parliamentarians’ Inquiry into a Fossil Fuel Phase Out demonstrates a shared commitment to the urgent task of tackling the climate crisis with the scale, solidarity, and urgency it demands,” said US Senator Ed Markey.
“On the eve of the G7, this commitment is more critical than ever. The G7 countries account for more than a quarter of current global oil, gas, and coal production but have the capacity and responsibility to phase out fossil fuels. As parliamentarians, we will continue to push for a cleaner, healthier, and more just future.”
Over 50 parliamentarians have signed on to a statement demanding a full, fast, fair, and funded transition away from coal, oil, and gas, and holding the G7 accountable.
This statement comes on the heels of the fourth hearing of the Global Parliamentarians’ Inquiry into the Progress of Fossil Fuels Phase Out, highlighting the urgency for action.
Parliamentarians for a Fossil-Free Future, a network of over 800 Members of Parliament from 95 countries calling for governments and corporations to phase out fossil fuels and phase in renewable energy.
Photos by Pablo Rodriguez
