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Oilwatch statement on the Fossil Fuels Phase out Conference
For thirty years, Oilwatch International and her affiliates have demanded that fossil fuels be left in the ground. This has been projected as the sensible thing to do if the world is to avert future deterioration of the climate crisis propelled by the extraction and...
Oilwatch Latin America’s Statement for the Santa Marta Conference: “The Era of Oil Civilization Must End”
OILWATCH LATIN AMERICA'S STATEMENT Within the framework of the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels and the Conference for Fossil-Free Territories Santa Marta, Colombia, April 24–29, 2026 THE ERA OF THE OIL CIVILIZATION MUST END We...
Oilwatch announces its call for proposals for small grants
Oilwatch announces its call for proposals for small grants of USD $5,000 to support grassroots groups and movements working on projects aligned with its principles and focused on addressing the issues of fossil fuels impacts, building...
Statement on the Contemplated Resumption of Oil Extraction in Ogoni Land
Concerned civil society organisations in the Niger Delta met at the Port Harcourt office of Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria to deliberate on the recent invitation by the office of the National Security Adviser to the President, Mr...
Oilwatch Small Grants Request for Proposals
Oilwatch announces its call for proposals for small grants of USD $5,000 to support grassroots groups and movements working on projects aligned with its principles and focused on addressing the issues of fossil fuels impacts, building...
Communique from Oilwatch Conference Held on Monday 19th August 2024 in Durban, South Africa
Oilwatch International and Oilwatch Africa held a Conference on Monday 19th August 2024 in Durban, South Africa to interrogate the theme Beyond Colonialism and Extractivism: Energy Democracy and the Imperatives of a Just Transition. The...
Beyond Colonialism and Extractivism – Energy Democracy and the Imperatives for a Just Transition
Announcing Oilwatch Conference and Retreat The historical context of colonialism and extractivism has profoundly shaped global energy systems. These practices have led to environmental degradation, social inequalities, and economic dependencies. As the world confronts...
A Vote Against Oil Extraction at Yasuní, Ecuador
On 20th August 2023, 5.2 million citizens of Ecuador voted in a national referendum to keep the oil in the soil at Yasuni. 3.6 million others voted to extract the oil. The referendum held 10 years after the original petition, showed the triumph of a citizenry with the...
The Sky’s Limit Africa
The Case for a Just Energy Transition from Fossil Fuel Production in Africa Transitioning in a fair way requires local decision making and consultation to allow communities to determine how energy transition should look in their regions. However, some board principles...
Grants for Environmental and Climate Justice Action 2024
Oilwatch is pleased to announce a call for proposals for small grants of USD $5,000 to support grassroots groups and movements working on projects aligned with its principles and focused on addressing the issues of fossil fuels impacts, Building...
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