Oil Change International response to Keir Starmer’s speech at COP29 announcing the UK’s NDC target
“The UK wants to call itself a climate leader but today Keir Starmer failed to match strong words with a strong plan of action."
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Oil Change International reaction to Azerbaijan’s President, Ilham Aliyev’s speech at COP29
"Using a climate conference to promote the continued production and use of fossil fuels is deeply contrary to everything the COP is about as well as provocative, and deeply disrespectful to the countries on the frontline of climate impacts.”
Activists “Just Getting Started” on Climate Lawsuits Despite Shell Judgement
Today, the Court of Appeal in The Hague delivered its judgment in Milieudefensie v. Shell. It established that the oil and gas giant has a legal responsibility to reduce its emissions, but it rules that it cannot derive a specific emission reduction obligation for Shell. The court noted that climate goals can only be met if production of oil and gas is curtailed. This creates an important opening for future climate litigation targeting fossil fuel companies based on their investments.
Oil Change International Media Advisory – COP29 Day 2
Follow along for the most important events, press conferences, and developments on Day 2 of COP29, where negotiations begin amid geopolitical shifts and critical decisions on climate finance, fossil fuel phaseout, and U.S. climate policy.
UN climate talks start with a gift for Big Oil from Article 6.4 Supervisory Board
By trying to ram through loose standards for dangerous carbon crediting mechanisms behind closed doors, the Supervisory Board is handing Big Oil a gift and setting course for climate disaster. Under these sham guidelines, speculative so-called “carbon removal” technologies and “carbon capture” schemes led by oil and gas companies could be counted as carbon offsets – even if in reality they increase climate pollution.
Oil Change International response to John Podesta speech at COP29
“If John Podesta and President Joe Biden are committed to doing everything possible to continue climate progress despite Donald Trump’s re-election, this moment demands a bold agenda that goes beyond locking in clean energy gains and takes real action toward a just transition off fossil fuels."
Reactive: New Zealand will no longer qualify as a BOGA member after the country restarts offshore oil and gas drilling
“The notion that New Zealand can both reopen oil and gas exploration and remain a member of the global initiative whose mission is to end it is preposterous. There is no doubt New Zealand will no longer qualify as a BOGA member when the bill passes."
Oil Change International Media Advisory – COP29 Day 1
Follow along for the most important events, press conferences, and developments on Day 1 of COP29, where negotiations begin amid geopolitical shifts and critical decisions on climate finance, fossil fuel phaseout, and U.S. climate policy.
Oil Change International Responds to Election of Donald Trump
We’ve been here before and we know that our movement’s collective power stands ready to protect our communities, our climate, and stand for justice. We will adjust our strategies and our tactics, but we stand strong in our fight for a just and fossil-free future.
New Research: UAE, Azerbaijan, and Brazil Undermine Climate Leadership with Massive Fossil Fuel Plans
New research shows COP Troika nations - Brazil, UAE, and Azerbaijan - plan to expand oil and gas production 32% by 2035, endangering the 1.5°C climate limit their role as COP presidencies is meant to champion. Limiting warming to 1.5°C, a key objective the COP Troika has committed to defend, requires countries to immediately end fossil fuel expansion.