Global day of action to join the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
21 September 2024
“September 21, during the 2024 Season of CreationThe Season of Creation is an annual Christian observance that takes place from September 1st to October 4th. It is a time when Christians around the world come together to pray, reflect, and take action on caring for the environment and addressing ecological concerns. The observance begins on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (September 1st) and concludes on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), the patron saint of ecology in the Catholic tradition. The Season encourages prayer, education, and advocacy for environmental stewardship. Read more about the Season of Creation » More, has been declared a global day of action to join the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation TreatyThe Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty is a proposed international treaty aimed at phasing out fossil fuel production to mitigate climate change. The initiative calls for a global agreement similar to treaties on nuclear weapons, with three main goals: ending the expansion of fossil fuel production, facilitating a fair transition away from existing fossil fuel use, and ensuring support for workers and communities impacted by the transition. The idea is to prevent further environmental harm by stopping new fossil fuel projects and transitioning towards clean energy sources in an equitable and just manner. • Read about the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative » More. This symbolises our unwavering commitment to accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels, uniting in hope and action for a fossil fuel phase-out.”