Sharing info about the Global March to End Fossil Fuels - Toronto
Susan James
I am a member of a coalition of Toronto climate & social justice groups (listed below) who are organizing the Global March to End Fossil Fuels - Toronto at Queen’s Park on Saturday, September 16, 2023 (11am - Rally; 12pm - March). Our event will be one of many global events demanding an end to fossil fuels - fast, fair and forever – in the lead-up to the UN Climate Talks and as part of the Global Fight to End Fossil Fuels. We are reaching out to invite you and your organization to join us in making this event as impactful as possible.
We would love to have your participation. Can you help us to publicize this event? and provide other support? Ways to help listed below.
Please note - we'll also have tables during the rally, we also welcome any visuals for the day.
Our situation could not be more serious. After a summer of heatwaves, massive wildfires, floods, and extreme weather events, it is clear that the fossil-fuel driven climate crisis is accelerating. The lives and livelihoods of millions are being impacted, particularly Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities in Canada and across the Global South.
But as the climate crisis accelerates, so does the movement for climate justice. Following the leadership of Indigenous and frontline communities, people are mobilizing in their communities, places of worship, workplaces, and on campuses.
The Global March to End Fossil Fuels on September 16th presents an opportunity to make our voices heard loud and clear. Join us as we call out the fossil fuel industry for its role in driving the crisis and blocking real action, while raking in record profits. Join us as we demand that elected leaders commit to a rapid and equitable phase-out of fossil fuels in line with the goal of limiting warming to 1.5C and preserving a liveable future. Together we can demand that here in Ontario the government cancel its plans for gas-plant expansion and invest in clean renewable energy for all.
We are asking you and your organization to consider helping out in any of the following ways:
- EVENT PROMOTION - through your networks and to your membership. We have included a Save-The-Date promotional piece and graphic below for your upcoming communications; future promotional tools to come.
- PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT - for the event. We have various costs and would love your support either through the provision of funds or in-kind donations. Your organization would be recognized as a donor on our website
- JOIN THE ORGANIZING COALITION - to support the event planning and implementation. We have an amazing organizing team, but we welcome more support! We are meeting weekly and have various sub-committees.
If you could take a moment to complete our Supporting Organizations Form by Thursday, August 31 (or as soon as possible after this date) to let us know how you are able to help, that would be appreciated. If you have any questions or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at lyn.ad...@gmail.com
We would like to acknowledge that our event, which coincides with the global weekend of climate action ahead of the UN Climate week, occurs during Rosh Hashanah. We understand that many people observing Rosh Hashanah will not be able to attend our march. Here are some alternative actions for people to take instead:
Call on the Ontario Government for an end to the gas plant expansion
Ask MPs to regulate banks’ financing of fossil fuels and cap oil and gas emissions
Support the Migrant Rights Network and join their national call for Status for All
Join the Land Alliance March for the Land on September 27 in Toronto and support their efforts to end unwanted mining in their traditional Territories
We thank you for any support you can provide and look forward to hearing from you.
In solidarity,
Lyn Adamson
On behalf of Citizens Climate Lobby, ClimateFast, Climate Justice U of T, Climate Voice, David Suzuki Foundation, Fridays for Future Toronto, For Our Kids Toronto, Grand(m)others Act to Save the Planet, Plant-Based Treaty, Seniors for Climate Action Now, Stop-Ecocide, Toronto350.org
SAVE-THE-DATE INFO FOR EVENT PROMOTION
Please include this event description in your upcoming newsletters, email blasts, and social media. We are developing additional promotional materials for use in future communications, which we will share with you as soon as we are able. If you are able to help in this way, please complete the Supporting Organizations Form (above). Many thanks!
Saturday, September 16
Global March to End Fossil Fuels - Toronto
Queen’s Park – 11am: Rally; 12pm: March
After a summer of heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and extreme weather, it is clear that the fossil fuel driven climate crisis is accelerating. The lives and livelihoods of millions are being impacted, particularly Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities in Canada and the Global South.
But as the climate crisis accelerates, so does the movement for climate justice. Following the leadership of Indigenous and frontline communities around the world, people are mobilizing in their communities, places of worship, workplaces, and on campuses.
This march is part of a globally-coordinated action to demand that governments end fossil fuels - fast, fair, and forever. The Toronto march is being organized by a coalition of climate & social justice organizations in Toronto including ClimateFast, David Suzuki Foundation, Toronto350.org, Seniors for Climate Action Now, For Our Kids Toronto, and many more. Join together with people from across Toronto and all around the world on September 16 to demand that elected leaders commit to a rapid and equitable phase-out of fossil fuels.
The event will include speakers, music, outreach tables, a Family and Kids area, and more. More details can be found at our Facebook Event link. If you would like to volunteer to support this event, please complete our Volunteer Form.
Thanks so much!
Lyn Adamson
Sept 16 Volunteer
please let me know if you have any questions, or suggestions for us!