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The most recent news has a bitter taste: this year’s UN Climate Summit, COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, fell short of expectations and needs. The most vulnerable countries were forced to accept a bad deal to prevent the collapse of negotiations – a stark reminder of the persistent imbalance in global power dynamics.
The climate finance goal that was agreed is nothing more than a token of what’s needed to support the countries already bearing the brunt of increasingly severe climate impacts to adapt their infrastructure, transition to renewable energy, and ensure a just and equitable response to the climate crisis.
COPs are an important moment, where countries have the opportunity to show up for collaboration and climate action. But they alone don’t define our future, and our fight doesn’t end here. Now all eyes are on Brazil — the host of the next UN climate talks, COP30. As host, they can push other countries to adopt ambitious climate plans before the next climate conference. Let’s demand the climate leadership we need!
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Movement Updates Discover our latest actions demanding climate solutions & energy justice
Demanding real action & ambition during COP29
Global climate meetings like COPs are key to pushing leaders to act on the climate crisis, and COP29 was no different. At the conference, we called out major players like the UAE and Brazil to set better goals for renewable energy and cutting out fossil fuels. On Peace Day, we joined allies for the Global Day of Action—both at COP29 and in cities across Japan, Indonesia, Philippines and Azerbaijan—rallying for climate justice and funding for inclusive, renewable energy systems that leave no one behind.
Indigenous Leadership is the Answer
Political leaders have failed time and again to deliver much-needed climate action. What if Indigenous Peoples, our planet’s original guardians, lead global climate talks? At COP29, leaders from Brazil, Australia, and the Pacific formed the “Indigenous Troika” to demand shared leadership of COP30 in Brazil and COP31 in Australia. This came alongside the campaign, The Answer is Us, demanding the Brazilian government assigns Indigenous Peoples the co-presidency of COP30. Support them in shaping just and lasting solutions to the climate crisis.
Mobilizing the Energy of the People
Did you know that while the Amazon produces close to one third of Brazil’s electricity, more than a million people in the region don’t have access to energy? While all eyes were at COP29, we launched Energy of the People, a bold campaign championing energy justice in Brazil. A renewable energy future must include everyone. Click on the image to learn more!
Our new Hub to show you where Hope lives
Thinking about the future can feel daunting especially in these unsettling times. But what if we looked towards hope and possibility? That’s why we’ve created the Hope Hub – a space showcasing real, community powered solutions to the climate crisis. Inside, you’ll find inspiring stories of people who are building the world we all deserve – and they are doing it through renewable energy. Check out my personal favorite story on how communities in the US resisted a dirty oil pipeline with solar panels in Trump’s America!
Climate Jargon Unpack the terms & concepts being used by climate activists & experts
Climate Finance
Climate finance is the money we need for securing a liveable future for everyone, everywhere. This includes:
- funds for upgrading our energy systems to cleaner, affordable and accessible renewables, like sun and wind power;
- adapting our cities, infrastructure and systems to the impacts of a heating climate (such as extreme weather events like the recent floods in Spain and rising sea levels);
- and compensating for the unavoidable impacts of the climate crisis.
Leaders of rich countries have decided to pledge USD $300 billion until 2030 for climate finance in vulnerable countries during COP29. This is also known as the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance or NCQG. But this is not enough! We need at least USD $1 trillion in grants per year to avoid the worst impacts of the climate breakdown.
Community Spotlight Be inspired by stories & interviews of real people who are fighting for a just energy transition
Using Solar Power for Water Access in Gaza
Kendah Hameda, founder of environment program EcoRebuild. Photo: 350.org
To mark Peace Day at COP29 on 15 November, let’s introduce you to a brave climate warrior who is harnessing renewable energy to help people in conflict-affected areas. Palestinian activist Kendah Hameda founded EcoRebuild in January 2024 right after COP28. EcoRebuild is an environmental renewal program aimed at rebuilding in places like Gaza, Palestine through community-driven renewable energy solutions. One of their current projects is supporting families in Gaza to get wells up and running using solar panels. Due to severe electricity shortages, an existing water well can only operate for one hour each day which means Gazans currently have access to just two cups of water per day. EcoRebuild aims to provide round-the-clock access to clean water for Gazan families by installing solar panels to power wells 24/7. The program also engages the people they help as active participants in rebuilding their communities.
“أنا الأوان أن یتحول مفھوم الغضب إلى ثورة”
(“Now is the time for anger to be transformed into a revolution of resistance.”)
– Kendah Hameda (Arabic Quote)
Follow EcoRebuild on Instagram and support the project in Gaza.
Renewable Rundown Get informed on big numbers, key facts and important news
Billionaires’ investments pollute a million times more and their luxury lifestyles create emissions thousands of times higher than most people. Despite this, billionaires often pay much less tax than ordinary people: only between 0 and 0.5% of their wealth, while the vast majority of ordinary people pay between 20% and 40% income tax.
Taxing the wealth of the ultra-rich and higher taxes for polluting fossil fuel giants could generate billions or even trillions of dollars. In fact, a wealth tax of 8.6% for the super rich in just France, Germany and the UK can generate over $26 billion for international climate finance and fund a wide range of renewable energy projects, improve public services and future proofing homes & businesses within their countries. So when leaders say they don’t have the money for climate finance, we know that’s not true!
Your Power Support us in demanding real climate action
We are calling on governments to tax their ultra rich.
On COP29’s Climate Finance Day, we dropped our new Dossier unveiling eight billionaires who are hoarding obscene wealth while dodging taxes. Meanwhile, our movement hit the streets in six cities across France, Germany, the UK and even in Rio de Janeiro Brazil, demanding governments tax their billionaires. Taxing the super-rich isn’t only about justice, it’s about getting money for vital public services and for transitioning to renewable energy globally. See why billionaires must pay their share to fight the climate crisis!
Protest in London, UK (left) and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (right). Photos: 350 UK and Camila Fudissaku
Sign the petition to help us tax billionaires to fund renewable energy for all:
Energize
Now that you know how important climate finance really is, maybe you can introduce this to your networks too? Check out our nifty online workshop design to help an action group get comfortable with the basic concepts of finance campaigning:
