212: Inside the Global Treaty to End Fossil Fuels with Tzeporah Berman

Fact: According to a December 2024 report by WRI, 75% of greenhouse gases and 90% of CO2 emissions are linked to extracting and burning fossil fuels. While sustainability measures like emission control and renewables focus on the demand side of the equation, the real high-impact change lies in measures to control the supply side. This week, Matt sits down with Tzeporah Berman, Chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative and one of Time magazine’s Top 100 Climate Impact leaders. Together, they explore a groundbreaking global movement to phase out fossil fuel production through international cooperation and equitable transition strategies.

Berman reveals how 17 countries, 3,000+ organisations, and 101 Nobel laureates have joined the call for a treaty to manage the fair and just wind-down of oil, gas, and coal. She explains why focusing solely on emissions isn’t enough, and how supply-side policies could finally turn the tide on climate change.

This conversation offers a bold, practical roadmap for ending fossil fuel dependence while empowering nations to embrace renewable energy and energy security.

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Tzeporah Berman Bio:

Tzeporah Berman is an internationally recognised climate and energy strategist with decades of experience leading global campaigns for sustainability and climate justice. As Chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative and International Program Director at Stand.earth, she spearheads international cooperation to phase out fossil fuel production and drive a just transition to renewable energy. Named to Time magazine’s Top 100 Climate Impact list and recipient of the 2019 Climate Breakthrough Award, Berman is a pioneering voice in climate policy. An accomplished author and advocate, her leadership continues to shape global efforts toward sustainable development and fossil fuel accountability.

 

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