MARRAKECH, MOROCCO –(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2016. Today, the COP22 climate negotiations concluded in Marrakech, Morocco. This year’s climate negotiations followed a year of historic progress: more than 175 nations signing the Paris Agreement on Earth Day 2016, the adoption of the Kigali Amendment to phase out hydrofluorocarbons, the Paris Agreement’s entry into force on November 4 — which was years ahead of schedule — the U.S. electric sector already meeting the Clean Power Plan’s 2024 goal for reducing carbon emissions and 2030 target for reducing coal use, and 47 countries from the Climate Vulnerable Forum announcing their commitment to 100 percent clean energy between 2030 and 2050.
In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement:
“The world came together in Paris to take unprecedented action to tackle the climate crisis, and in Marrakech, we came together to affirm that no individual country or leader has the power to derail that momentum. The Sierra Club is heartened by the committed resolve and continued dedication leaders around the world have shown to meaningful and lasting climate action. Climate leaders, activists, businesses, labor leaders, faith groups, environmental justice advocates, and youth leaders from across the globe convened in Marrakech with the goal of working to avert the worst effects of the climate crisis. In fact, nations are reaffirming their commitments, nearly 50 nations committed to going to 100 percent clean energy, and new research shows the U.S. is already on the path to meet key carbon reduction goals before they are even implemented. It is clear that this progress will not be stopped, even in the face of threats by President-elect Trump.
“If history has taught us anything, it is that it is the people who have the power to make change possible. We know that it was the power of grassroots activists and everyday citizens that brought us the historic Paris Agreement last December and it is that same power that will move the world forward toward a just and equitable clean energy economy.
“The Sierra Club and our 2.4 million members and supporters are proud to be a part of that movement, and we’re as committed as ever to continuing to work with our friends and allies to ensure a safe and stable climate for our communities, our families, and our planet.”
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About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 2.4 million members and supporters. In addition to helping people from all backgrounds explore nature and our outdoor heritage, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.
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