Women Ending the Era of Fossil Fuels and Leading a Just Transition
Wednesday, September 20 | 5:00 – 8:00pm ET NYC Time
Church Center of the United Nations
777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017
Event details, registration information and more can be found below:
We are in a climate emergency, and now more than ever we need to end the era of fossil fuels and advance the solutions of women and gender diverse leaders to ensure a healthy and just planet for current and future generations!
As global leaders gather in New York for the UN Climate Ambition Summit and General Assembly, we are calling on governments to reckon with their role in fueling climate chaos, and harm against frontline communities and the planet by continuing the extraction of fossil fuels . We only have a limited amount of years left to address and mitigate the worst impacts of the climate crisis.
For years, global climate movements have been calling for governments to phase out fossil fuels and stop expansion. We continue to pressure governments, corporations, and financial institutions to adhere to the demands of science and communities, and implement an immediate equitable phaseout of fossil fuels. Instead, governments must invest in and deploy a Just Transition that is grounded in a climate justice framework and uplifts care economies, community-led solutions, Indigenous rights, and a different vision than business as usual.
During this event, we will host two panels, please see below for descriptions.
“Women Ending the Era of Fossil Fuels”
During this panel discussion, global women leaders will share expertise and frameworks for transitioning away from extraction and share ongoing policy advocacy and campaigns that seek to phase out fossil fuels, deforestation, and other harmful extractive practices.
“Women-led Climate Solutions Are Central to a Just Transition and Thriving Future”
In the second panel we will hear from global women leaders and policy experts on how to implement and support solutions that are advancing a Just Transition. Speakers will share demonstrated successes of women’s leadership in implementing just community-led climate solutions.
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Registration information
Registration is required. Registering on this page is for access to both events. Registration does not confirm a seat at the event, the events are first come, first serve with doors opening at 4:30pm.
This event is free and open to the public. Importantly, due to security in this part of the city because of the UN General Assembly and Climate Ambition Summit, registration is required. Please remember to have your tickets ready to show security, either in the Eventbrite app or print them out and bring them with you. You also need a government issued ID.