The elephant in the room
Oil Kills!
Oil, Gas and coal threaten our existence! That is why we are protesting together worldwide for the phase-out of fossil fuels. We are calling on our governments to sign a Fossil Fuel Treaty because we refuse to accept this dying out!
Everyone together worldwide: Away from fossil fuels - towards justice!
The climate catastrophe is escalating before our eyes and costing human lives. We refuse to accept this death. Together with 10 countries, we are calling on our governments to sign a Fossil Fuel Treaty.
The government is committed to international negotiations with the aim of:
An international agreement to phase out fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) by 2030.
Through peaceful protests at airports and civil disobedience, we remind governments of their responsibilities.
Because it is about our existence and that of billions of people. 10 countries worldwide are involved in the protests, carrying out protest actions to varying degrees and supporting the common demand. These include: Belgium, Spain, Norway, Finland, USA, Canada, Switzerland, Austria, England, Germany.
Fossil fuel treaty
We demand the signing of a Fossil Fuel Treaty. This commits the government to international negotiations with the aim of an international treaty to phase out fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) by 2030.
Our existence is at stake. The burning of oil, gas and coal threatens the lives of billions of people. We need a shift towards clean energy. Away from fossil fuels - towards fair! Unlike the Paris Climate Agreement, this treaty must be binding and contain a precise plan for how the phase-out will be implemented! And it must be fair! Rich countries must live up to their historical responsibility and support poorer countries in the transition - including financially.
Already, 13 countries support the Fossil Fuel Treaty: 113 cities and subnational governments, 2586 organizations and 101 Nobel Prize winners, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Parliament.
Germany should also be part of it!
More information on: https://fossilfueltreaty.org
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FAQs
Do you have questions? You can find answers here!
Why airports?
Airports are a place where it becomes clear: what used to be normal is something we can no longer afford today. The extraction and burning of oil, gas and coal must stop because it threatens our existence. And so the aviation industry must be shut down fairly - especially private jets and domestic flights. We need a change. We are protesting for this with the global campaign Oil Kills at airports.
What is the International Uprising?
“Oil Kills” is a joint campaign by countries around the world demanding that their governments sign a Fossil Fuel Treaty, whereby governments commit to international negotiations with the aim of:
An international agreement to phase out fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) by 2030.
Through peaceful protests at airports and civil disobedience, we remind governments of their responsibility. Because our existence and that of billions of people is at stake.
How many countries are involved?
Ten countries worldwide are involved, carrying out protests to varying degrees with the common demand for the signing of a Fossil Fuel Treaty.
Participants include: Belgium, Spain, Norway, Finland, USA, Canada, Switzerland, Austria, England, Germany.
What do the countries demand?
We jointly call on our governments to sign a Fossil Fuel Treaty, whereby the government commits itself to international negotiations with the aim of:
An international agreement to phase out fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) by 2030 and shift towards clean energy.
Already 13 countries support the Fossil Fuel Treaty, as do numerous organizations, scientists and Nobel Prize winners.
→ You can find further information here: https://fossilfueltreaty.org
What kind of protest are the countries doing?
The form of the protests varies from country to country. However, in many countries, peaceful protests are being held at airports. Meetings and protest marches are also planned.
Why are there protests at airports?
Airports are a place where it becomes clear: what used to be normal is something we can no longer afford today. The extraction and burning of oil, gas and coal must stop because it threatens our existence. And so the aviation industry must be shut down fairly - especially private jets and domestic flights. We need a change. We are protesting at airports with the global campaign Oil kills.
What is the involvement of the last generation in this?
The Last Generation is participating in the joint international campaign of the “Elephant in the Room” protests. These people have decided to carry out these protests.
However, the demand is supported by the entire last generation and disobedient meetings are taking place to which everyone who wants to campaign for an exit from oil, gas and coal is warmly invited.
What are the “Elephant in the Room” protests?
It is time to address the elephant in the room - the climate crisis that threatens our livelihoods, our coexistence and, quite specifically, billions of human lives. These protests are taking place in places that highlight injustice and destruction.
What is the demand?
We demand the signing of a Fossil Fuel Treaty. This will commit the government to international negotiations with the aim of an international treaty to phase out fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) by 2030.
Is this a completely new requirement?
The last generation has long been demanding: Away from fossil fuels - towards fair energy. In other words, a socially just phase-out of oil, gas and coal by 2030. That is exactly the idea behind a treaty, except that a Fossil Fuel Treaty should be a binding international agreement in which rich countries take on their responsibility and support and finance poorer countries in the transition to clean energy.
By signing a Fossil Fuel Treaty, the government is showing that it is taking the crisis seriously and is honestly admitting what a catastrophic situation we are in.
What is this contract?
Strictly speaking, this treaty does not yet exist. Instead, we are calling on our governments to work together on such a treaty.
The aim of the treaty is already clear: an international, fair phase-out of oil, gas and coal and a shift towards clean energy.
The first call for such a treaty came from island states in the global south. Since then, many other countries have joined, as well as organizations and subnational governments. It is time for our federal government to sign a Fossil Fuel Treaty, because our existence and that of billions of people is at stake.
Doesn’t the Paris Climate Agreement already exist?
Unlike the Paris Climate Agreement, a Fossil Fuel Treaty is intended to be legally binding. In addition, a Fossil Fuel Treaty is intended to identify the cause of the problem: the extraction and combustion of oil, gas and coal. The words "fossil fuels" do not appear in the Paris Climate Agreement; this is about emissions, the symptom of fossil fuels. A Fossil Fuel Treaty is intended to address the cause - and do so fairly! Because in a Fossil Fuel Treaty, governments of rich countries are supposed to take on their responsibility and poorer countries are supposed to be supported and financed in the transition to clean energy.
Can anyone sign this contract?
Everyone can show with their signature that they support and believe that an agreement to phase out oil, gas and coal is important. This will make it clear to our governments: We want a Fossil Fuel Treaty!
We will then leave the negotiations and the signing of the official document to our heads of government.
Why is such a contract important?
The continued extraction and burning of oil, gas and coal is a threat to our existence. People are already living in unbearable conditions. They are drowning in their houses. They are dying in their apartments or on the streets from the merciless heat. They are starving because the harvests are failing.
Billions of people are killed by oil, gas and coal, and societies are driven into social collapse.
And our government?
Works hand in hand with fossil fuel companies. Instead of putting out fires, they pour oil on the fire.
We call on them to sign a Fossil Fuel Treaty and thereby take an important step towards combating the greatest threat to humanity.
Who is already calling for this treaty?
Already, 13 countries from the Global South support a Fossil Fuel Treaty. 113 cities and subnational governments, 2586 organizations and 101 Nobel Prize winners, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Parliament.
Has the agreement been fully tendered yet?
No, such a fossil fuel treaty already has a set goal: to phase out fossil fuels and move towards clean energy, but it has not yet been fully formulated. By signing, governments declare that they want to work on such a treaty. Negotiations on what the treaty should look like in detail must then be conducted internationally.
Who writes the contract?
The treaty is intended to be negotiated with all governments that support it. That is why it is so important that our government supports a Fossil Fuel Treaty, to be part of the negotiations and to take our responsibility.
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