Dubai, United Arab Emirates — On Saturday, December 9, 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.

This press conference follows the civil society wide Global March for Climate Justice also taking place at the COP28 venue, and will highlight recent successes by the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, as well as fossil fuels impact on frontline communities and the need for an immediate Just Transition. This event will be a press conference organized by the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) at COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

COP 28 Press Conference – Women Leading Fossil Fuel Phaseout and A Just Transition

When: Saturday, December 9, 2023, 5:30 - 6:00 PM

Where: Press Conference Room 2, B6. Building 77, Blue Zone, COP28

Who:

• 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

• Lorraine Chiponda, Don't Gas Africa Co-Convenor, and Africa Movement Building Space, Zimbabwe

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