ACTION HUB: UK – don’t block the BAM!
At COP30, taking place right now in Belém, Brazil, the UK government is standing out as a blocker in critical just transition negotiations. With the world watching, we must raise pressure from the UK on our government to act.
We’ve collated actions from our coalition members and global partners to call on the UK delegation to change course and support the critical Belém Action Mechanism. Take these actions and share this page to spread the word!
Context
Energy Minister Ed Miliband and the UK delegation are refusing to support the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM). The BAM is the key tool to enable countries to work together in implementing a just transition that works for everyone. It’s the only solution that will provide a coordinated, equitable and multi-sectoral shift away from fossil fuels whilst respecting the needs of local communities, indigenous peoples, women, and youth.
Without the BAM, a transition may only benefit the few, making COP30 the latest in a long line of ineffective climate conferences.
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Post on social media
Re-Earth Initiative, UK Youth Climate Coalition and ANGRY Alliance, with support from allies, have been working on the ground at COP30 to pressure the UK government to support the BAM. They’ve developed social media graphics and a template caption for you to use – don’t forget to tag @ed_miliband, @katiewhiteobemp, @energygovuk.
Draft caption:
We support civil society and young people’s demand at COP30 for the UK Government to stop blocking the BAM (Belém Action Mechanism). The BAM is the only viable option to give us an equitable, sustainable and just transition away from fossil fuels and towards energy security.
Yet, at COP30, the UK government is refusing to support the mechanism out of fear that BAM will be used to weaken the 1.5 ambition and create a new, unnecessary funding stream. This is a lie. Without the BAM, climate ambition for a just transition will wither away behind closed doors. BAM is the only solution that will provide a coordinated, equitable and multi-sectoral shift away from fossil fuels.
Sign our open letter now and demand that Ed Miliband and the UK Government stop blocking the BAM!
@ed_miliband @katiewhiteobemp @energygovuk