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Women Leading Fossil Fuel Phaseout and a Just Transition

  • Blue Zone, COP28 Al Wasl Avenue Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates (map)

PRESS CONFERENCE: WOMEN LEADING FOSSIL FUEL PHASEOUT AND A JUST TRANSITION

Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023
Time: 5:30 - 6:00 PM Local Time  
Location: Press Conference Room 2, Blue Zone, COP28

Women leaders will share vital reports and critical strategies to advance a fossil fuel phaseout and accelerate a Just Transition while supporting communities and ecosystems impacted by extractive industries and human and Indigenous rights violations.

Speakers:

  • Tzeporah Berman, Chair, Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, Canada

  • Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Convenor and International Spokesperson for Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP), Philippines

  • Eriel Tchekwie Deranger (Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation), Executive Director of Indigenous Climate Action, Canada

  • Osprey Orielle Lake, Executive Director, Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), USA

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