Sonia Kwami

Fighting for economic, social and climate justice with frontline communities and organizations for people across the globe. My views own

[Oceana @oceana]

READ: Ahead of the upcoming Our Ocean Conference in Kenya, Oceana's @HugoSAS and @soniakwami reflect on the urgent need for stronger ocean protection along Africa's coastlines to support all who depend on healthy seas.

@OurOceanOOC
https://t.co/64JLQdGgJA

[Oceana @oceana]

Oceana is excited to announce that Sonia Kwami will lead our new office in Ghana!

With 22+ years of experience, Sonia will guide our campaigns alongside fish-reliant communities to rebuild fisheries, boost food security, & safeguard coastal livelihoods. https://t.co/yFtOql0HBo

[Sonia Kwami @soniakwami]

Where’s Ambition for #climatejustice @#COP29 @COP29_AZ @350 @CANIntl
1.5C #NCQG #pollutersMustPay #ClimateFinance

[350 dot org @350]

Global leaders must commit to at least USD 1 trillion per year — in the form of grants, not loans.

Countries hit the hardest by a climate crisis they did not cause cannot continue to be pushed further into debt.

Take action 👉 https://t.co/gp8u6SRUuI https://t.co/tdaf94T2q0

[350 Europe (moved to Bluesky) @350Europe]

We're putting the super-rich in the spotlight.

Our new report lays out why the richest people in the world must pay what they owe – to help fix the climate crisis and much more 💰

It's time to #TaxTheirBillions.

Read the dossier ⤵

[Sonia Kwami @soniakwami]

Join the discussion ⁦@COP29_AZ⁩

[350 dot org @350]

Wealthy nations must demonstrate that they are willing to put money on the table and engage seriously about reforms to international financial architecture.

🗣️ @catabreu_

#G20Brasil #COP29

[350 dot org @350]

Today was day 6 of #COP29, and also the global day of mobilization for #ClimateJustice!🌏

From London to Baku, people around the world mobilised this weekend to build pressure on global leaders for ambitious climate commitments and for rich countries to pay up what they owe.

[350 dot org @350]

Today at #COP29Baku, Indigenous leaders & climate campaigners launched The #TaxTheirBillions Dossier & the #EnergiaDosPovos campaign, two critical campaigns to underscore the urgent need for wealthy nations & billionaires to take responsibility for funding climate solutions.

[More Perfect Union @MorePerfectUS]

Billionaires contribute more to the climate crisis in one and a half hours than most people do in their whole lives. Tackling the climate crisis means tackling inequality.

[350 Africa @350Africa]

On Sept 27, @350GROC held a peaceful VOTE FOR RE march themed **"Power up Our Future with Renewables,"** marching from Danquah Circle to Parliament House.

Youth, civil society, and climate experts united to submit a petition urging the government to commit to **10% renewable energy by 2030** and include renewable initiatives in political party manifestos.

#REPowerAfrika

[350 dot org @350]

From Europe to Latin America, the lives of people around the world are being turned upside down by devastating climate disasters like floods & droughts.

Meanwhile, the COP Troika — which consists of the UAE, Azerbaijan & Brazil — are still not giving us the ambition we need to prevent climate impacts like these from becoming more frequent.

As we continue through to the UN biodiversity summit #COP16, the climate summit #COP29 & beyond, we must keep up the pressure on global leaders for a full and fair phase-out of fossil fuels & real investment in renewable energy access for all.

🗣️: @SavioConnects

[350 dot org @350]

Analysis by @climateactiontr finds Azerbaijan's climate action "critically insufficient," & today continues a pattern of poor leadership from the #COP29 host.

"If Azerbaijan doesn't do more, it will lose once & for all the little credibility it still has left." —@ClimateAndreas

[350 dot org @350]

🚨#COP Troika high-level event disappoints in New York as presidencies show up empty-handed on climate commitments

We express concern over the lack of concrete commitments of the Troika presidencies to transition away from #FossilFuels and triple #RenewableEnergy (🧵)

[350 dot org @350]

"Transparent & accessible data on renewable energy from @GlobalEnergyMon is critical...in tracking progress towards climate commitments & for holding governments & economic leaders accountable."

💬 350's @soniakwami on "Open Data for the Energy Transition” panel #ClimateWeekNYC

[Sonia Kwami @soniakwami]

We must put people before profit if we’re serious about tackling #ClimateCrisis
#ClimateJustice #ClimateWeekNYC #OurOwnPower

[350 dot org @350]

Countries will release climate plans known as National Determined Contributions #NDCs, that outline how they will reduce emissions, build resilience & adapt to climate impacts.

NDCs must:
👉Show climate leadership
👉Pave the way for a just transition.

🔗 https://t.co/bQ0zWpzIEC

[350 dot org @350]

We welcome Brazilian President Lula’s commitment to delivering a 1.5°C-aligned Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) or "climate goal" later this year as a crucial step towards climate action.

At the same time, we have some grave concerns (🧵)

[Sonia Kwami @soniakwami]

Action now!

[350 dot org @350]

Our Head of Regions, @SavioConnects, on @BBCNews reacting to the #PactForTheFuture.

"Countries are ready, communities are ready...There is need for action, & there is need for finance."

It's time for bold, ambitious climate action in the form of tripling renewable energy capacity & clear plans to phase out fossil fuels. And it's time for rich countries to put the money on the table to fund the just transition.

#ClimateWeekNYC #UNGA2024

[Savio moved to @savioconnects.bsky.social @SavioConnects]

Congratulations! Another pact - Great !
Pact for the Future needs actions now ! #peoplespower #PeopsCourt le

[Sonia Kwami @soniakwami]

We need concrete actions to put people at the centre in the pact for the future https://t.co/3DDtU2Kj9Z #UNGA2024 #SummitoftheFuture2024 @350 #PeoplesAssembly #pactofthefuture #OurOwnPower