To: G20 Finance Ministers | Subject Line: “Friendly reminder: Phase out fossil fuel subsidies”

As we get into the nitty-gritty of ADP negotiations here in Geneva, it is always important to keep in mind the events and discussions happening outside of the UNFCCC process. For those unaware, finance ministers from the G20 are gathering today and tomorrow in Turkey to discuss G20 priorities, two of which are climate change and climate finance this year. From Geneva to Istanbul, we’d like to remind our finance ministers of a commitment their leaders made over 5 years ago: to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. It’s a pity that governments have to be reminded over and over again … Continue reading To: G20 Finance Ministers | Subject Line: “Friendly reminder: Phase out fossil fuel subsidies”