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US Climate Action Network (USCAN) Members Call for Strong Public Finance Outcomes at this COP to Fund Climate Solutions that Build Unity, Resilience, and a Just Future For All
Contact: Carrie Clayton cclayton@usclimatenetwork.org, +1 541-218-4587
Shravya Jain-Conti, shravya.jainconti@gsccnetwork.org, +1(917)-328-6973
Baku, Azerbaijan – 19 November, 2024 – Under the Paris Agreement, nations committed to significantly reducing global greenhouse gas emissions in order to limit the global average surface temperature to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. However, it is clear that 2024 will be the first year to exceed that level, and climate destruction is no longer confined to the Global South or disadvantaged communities; its effects are felt everywhere. To limit the damage done by climate change in the US and across the world, leaders from the Global North and South must leave this COP with a significant increase in funding that is in the trillions - not billions - for mitigation, adaptation, and loss & damage.
This press briefing will focus on making the need for public funding clear and how it would pay for real solutions for communities in the Global North and South. While the path forward may present significant challenges, we will remain steadfast in our advocacy for ambitious climate action and policies. The urgency of this moment is clear: the time to act is now. Together, we will continue to build a future where all can thrive through compassion, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to climate justice as we confront the challenges ahead.
What: Press conference with USCAN members
When: Tuesday, November 19 at 10:00 a.m. local time in Baku, Azerbaijan
Where: Press Conference Room Natavan in Area D. (webcast link on this page)
Who: Speakers will include those named below, with time for reporter questions to follow.
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Russell Armstrong, US Climate Action Network
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Colette Pichon Battle, Taproot Earth, USCAN/CAN Board Member
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Mohamed Adow, Power Shift Africa
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Felicia Wang, Sunrise Movement Durham, NC WARN, ShiftUS
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Brandon Wu, ActionAid U.S.
About US Climate Action Network:
The US Climate Action Network (USCAN) is the largest network of civil society organizations in the United States working to address the climate crisis. USCAN’s mission is to build trust and alignments among members to fight climate change in a just and equitable way.
Contact: Carrie Clayton, Deputy Director,cclayton@usclimatenetwork.org
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MEDIA ADVISORY
What the US Election Results Mean for Domestic and Global Climate Action: Press Conference with USCAN Organizations
Contact: Carrie Clayton cclayton@usclimatenetwork.org, +1 541-218-4587
Shravya Jain-Conti, shravya.jainconti@gsccnetwork.org, +1(917)-328-6973
Baku, Azerbaijan – 12 November, 2024 – The US Climate Action Network today (USCAN) is holding a press conference to discuss the results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election and the impact it could have on national and global climate action at this year’s annual U.N. climate talks (COP29) and beyond.
The recent election outcomes mark a deeply sobering moment in the fight against climate change. Despite this setback, the U.S. Climate Action Network and its member organizations will continue to fight hard for the solutions we know are urgent and necessary, in global solidarity with our international partners. President Biden can still be a powerful force for climate action at COP29. USCAN has sent a letter to the Biden Administration urging them to leave a lasting legacy that the US can be proud of and provide a foundation that will be hard to undo, including a strong and ambitious New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)of at least $1 trillion USD per year.
What: Press conference with USCAN members
When: Tuesday, November 12 at 10:00 a.m. local time in Baku, Azerbaijan
Where: Press Conference Room Natavan in Area D. (Recording found here)
Who: Speakers will include those named below, with time for reporter questions to follow.
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Rachel Cleetus, policy director of the Climate and Energy Program, Union of Concerned Scientists
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Kelly Stone, senior policy analyst, ActionAid USA
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Ashlee Thomas, Senior Policy and Program Advisor, International Climate Policy, Oxfam America
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Sheelah Bearfoot, MHS, Justice Program Manager, Wisdom Keepers
About the US Climate Action Network:
The US Climate Action Network (USCAN) is the largest network of civil society organizations in the United States working to address the climate crisis. USCAN’s mission is to build trust and alignments among members to fight climate change in a just and equitable way.
Contact:
Carrie Clayton, Deputy Director
US Climate Action Network Reaffirms Commitment to Ambitious Climate Action Following Elections
Washington, DC – 6 November, 2024 – The US Climate Action Network today issued the following statement in response to the results of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election:
“The recent election results underscore the urgent need for continued advocacy and action on climate change. We will not be discouraged, but instead will direct our focus and action into a renewed sense of purpose.” - Ife Kilimanjaro, USCAN Executive Director
The US Climate Action Network recognizes the results of the 2024 election. While the path forward may present challenges, we remain undeterred in our pursuit of a just and livable future for all. We stand in unwavering solidarity with communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis, and we are more committed than ever to building, alongside many, a resilient, inclusive movement.
We will channel our energy during this moment into a renewed sense of purpose. We will invest in our members, the shared vision we co-created together, and our collective power, advocating for just and equitable solutions that prioritize those hurt first and worst by the climate crisis and benefit us all. We will continue to fight for ambitious climate action, strategically advocating for policies that advance a just and sustainable future.
This is a defining moment for our planet, and we call on all members, supporters and allies to join us in rising to the challenge with compassion, collaboration, and an unyielding commitment to building a future that leaves no one behind.
“It is more important than ever that we stand firm in our resolve to fight for justice. We do not have the luxury to disengage and must remain strong, committed to action, and unified in purpose. The stakes are higher than ever.” - Mikhiela Sherrod, Director of US Domestic Programs, Oxfam America and USCAN Board Vice Chair
“Yesterday's elections are especially disappointing in the face of the worsening climate crisis, and it's also not new that politicians prioritize their power over public service. We've had climate denying, fossil fuel fetishizing presidents before. Let's first make sure we're all safe, and then be reminded to constantly revise our strategies. We have no choice but to redouble our efforts.” - Kyle Ash, Policy Director, Bank Information Center and USCAN Board Chair
About US Climate Action Network: The US Climate Action Network (USCAN) is the largest network of civil society organizations in the United States working to address the climate crisis. USCAN’s mission is to build trust and alignments among members to fight climate change in a just and equitable way.
Contact: operations@usclimatenetwork.org