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# Our
**Impact**
Born in 2008 from a small group of university friends, 350.org set out to build **a global movement powerful enough to confront the fossil fuel industry and respond to the escalating climate crisis.**
What began in the United States quickly grew into a planet-wide network of organizers, communities, and everyday people fighting for a fossil-free future.
Today, 350.org works across continents to stop coal plants and pipelines, move money out of fossil fuels and into renewable energy, and support communities to lead a just transition to a world powered by the sun, the wind, and the people.
**We take on big fights, and we deliver real change.**
[WALK WITH US THROUGH 350’S HISTORY](#year-2008)
1. [2008](#year-2008)
2. [2009](#year-2009)
3. [2010](#year-2010)
4. [2011](#year-2011)
5. [2012](#year-2012)
6. [2013](#year-2013)
7. [2014](#year-2014)
8. [2015](#year-2015)
9. [2016](#year-2016)
10. [2017](#year-2017)
11. [2018](#year-2018)
12. [2019](#year-2019)
13. [2020](#year-2020)
14. [2021](#year-2021)
15. [2022](#year-2022)
16. [2023](#year-2023)
17. [2024](#year-2024)
18. [2025](#year-2025)
## 2008
Growing a Global Climate Movement
350.org is founded by a group of university friends in the United States, along with the author Bill
McKibben. Together, their **goal is to build a global climate movement**.
## 2009
Connecting the Climate Movement Internationally
Ahead of the **UN COP15 Summit in Copenhagen** and 350.org’s first **Global Day of Action**, people in 181 countries mobilize to demand a binding climate treaty to stay below 350 parts per million (350 ppm) of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
While no deal results, this day creates a newfound momentum within the movement, spurring new climate campaigns, locally, regionally and internationally, resulting in many wins over the following years.
## 2010
Holding Political Leaders Accountable
350.org throws a [Global Work Party](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/101010-global-work-party_n_757531), where people all over the world join to dig community
gardens,
install solar panels, plant trees – and show political leaders they need to get to work, too.
This signals a new kind of movement: one that will continue to **hold political leaders
accountable**.
## 2011
Resisting the Keystone XL Pipeline
Our decade-long **fight against the Keystone XL pipeline begins**, as we provide
training and
support to climate leaders to take on the fossil fuel industry and start campaigns involving their own communities.
### Our Victories at a Glance
- Keystone XL Pipeline Resistance350.org, along with 10,000 activists, gathers outside the White House in Washington, D.C, to protest the proposed [Keystone XL](https://350.org/stop-keystone-xl/). This massive tar sands pipeline which, if built, would have the capacity to carry 830,000 barrels of oil per day from Canada to the United States, with devastating consequences to the climate and communities. Scroll down to [2021](#year-2021), when the federal government finally cancels the project for good.
- Skilling up the movementWe introduce [trainings](https://trainings.350.org/for/trainers/) to accelerate and scale the movement, equipping thousands with tools to be climate leaders in their own communities.
## 2012
Launching the Divestment Movement
350.org and partners reveal the massive stockpiles of fossil fuels to the world, setting the stage for the **divestment movement**. Throughout the years, our network will get over 1,300 institutions to divest from fossil fuels.
### Our Victories at a Glance
- Do the Math TourBill McKibben and Naomi Klein reveal fossil fuel industry's excess reserves, enough to exceed our carbon budget fivefold. [](https://math.350.org/?_gl=1*eiss2r*_ga*MTE1NDA0ODc0NC4xNzA2ODU5NzMy*_ga_V7QV8EHFVY*MTcwNzM4ODY1OS4xNC4xLjE3MDczODkyNTIuMC4wLjA.)Their film energizes campus groups in North America to push for fossil fuel divestment.
- The Fossil Free Divestment movement is bornInspired by the successful divestment campaigns against apartheid in South Africa, our movement started with students and universities petitioning their schools to divest their money from fossil fuels. The first significant victory came when Unity College in Maine became the first college to divest, in November 2012.
## 2013
Empowering Youth Climate Leaders
350.org organizes [Global Power Shift](https://350.org/gps-10-years/), in Türkiye, where we train 600 young activists from 135 countries. They return home to strengthen the climate movement in their own countries, from India to Vanuatu, Ukraine to Thailand. Additionally, we **widen our global divestment movement.**
### Our Victories at a Glance
- Rising against Keystone XL in the US350.org joins allies at "Forward on Climate" in Washington D.C. This becomes the largest US climate rally up to that date, with 40,000 [urging President Obama to
reject Keystone](https://350.org/18-top-climate-scientists-call-president-obama-reject-keystone-xl/).
Then, our "Summer Heat" and “Draw the Line” campaigns hold nationwide actions against
fossil fuels.
- Go Fossil Free launchesWe collaborate with partners in spreading the
[“Go Fossil Free”](https://gofossilfree.org/) campaign to divest from fossil fuel companies. It spreads across the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.
- Typhoon Relief in the PhilippinesAfter Typhoon Haiyan strikes, we act swiftly by raising funds for relief, supporting our local team in supplying aid, and coordinating vigils in solidarity with those affected.
## 2014
Mobilizing Thousands for Climate
350.org leads [the People's Climate
March](https://350.org/2014-report/),
**the largest climate march in history**, with 400,000 people flooding the streets
in New York,
joined by 2,000 actions in 162 countries.
### Our Victories at a Glance
- Campaign against Keystone XL continues Throughout
2014, [we hold 45
separate actions](https://350.org/press-release/with-new-kxl-review-expected-350-org-turns-up-the-heat-on-pres-obama-reject-keystone-xl/) to pressure President Obama to reject the Keystone XL Pipeline.
- Anti-Fracking rallies350.org organizes [Don't Frack
California](https://350.org/dont-frack-with-californians/), one
of history's largest fracking protests. The action draws over 4,000 to Sacramento, advocating for a statewide ban on fracking.
- Divestments growAs 350.org launches campaigns in the US and Europe to
train and
support people around divestment, 181 institutions and local governments and nearly 700
individuals [pledge to divest
from fossil fuels](https://divestmentdatabase.org/) —
representing over $50 billion USD in assets.
## 2015
Making International Climate Policies a Reality
Ahead of COP21, 350.org leads the [Global
Climate March](https://350.org/global-climate-march/) with 10,000 people coming to the streets in Paris, supported by 775,000
globally.
**We demand a climate treaty that keeps fossil fuels in the ground and finances and a 100%
renewable
energy transition** to limit global heating to 1.5 ºC.
### Our Victories at a Glance
- Landmark Paris AgreementFollowing our
mobilizations before
and during COP21, including the Global Climate March, heads of governments create the [Paris Climate
Deal](https://350.org/press-release/cop21-reaction/), the first
international climate agreement to limit global heating to 1.5 degree celsius.
- Keystone XL pipeline rejected in the USYears of organizing with
indigenous
communities pay off when the [Obama
Administration rejects the pipeline](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kov-XcQlBlA) because of its climate impact.
- Fracking made a contentious political issue in Brazil[Our Day of Action](https://350.org/people-around-the-world-take-action-in-support-of-brazils-anti-fracking-campaign/) against fracking garners attention from 39
Brazilian cities. 51
municipalities enact bans, with the National House of Representatives' environment
commission approving
a five-year moratorium.
- Coal Basin development halted in Australia350.org Australia's
#RaiseTheHeat campaign
pressures 12 international and two domestic banks, including two of Australia's largest
banks, [to rule out funding for the Galilee Basin coal](https://www.afr.com/companies/infrastructure/galilee-basin-bankers-out-activists-take-win-20141208-122wy0) development, one
of the world's
largest.
- Philippines halts Palawan coal plant[Grassroots
activism](https://350.org/6000-resistance-against-dmci-coal-in-palawan/), including efforts by 350 Philippines, leads the government to ban new
coal plants in the
region.
- Lignite mine halted in Germany350.org and other activists take part in
[civil disobedience](https://350.org/ende-gelande-wrap-up/) shutting down the Garzweiler lignite mine, Europe’s biggest source of CO2 emissions.
- Divestment commitments soarMedia buzz and commitments skyrocket during
our [Global Divestment Day](https://350.org/press-release/global-divestment-day-challenges-fossil-fuel-industry-on-february-13-14/) from $50 billion in 2014 to $3.4 trillion
in managed assets
2015.
## 2016
Keeping Fossil Fuels in the Ground
[Our Break Free from Fossil Fuels](https://climatenetwork.org/2016/03/08/break-free-from-fossil-fuels-bold-coordinated-worldwide-actions-announced/) campaign unites 30,000 people across 6
continents,
spearheading action against coal, oil, and gas projects, making 'Keep it in the ground' a global
rallying
cry. Our efforts prompt **investigations against Exxon**, along with
**halting more coal
plants and fossil fuel projects**.
### Our Victories at a Glance
- Exxon investigation launchedOur [\#ExxonKnew campaign](https://exxonknew.org/) garners 500,000+ signatures, prompting four
US attorney
general probes and weakening the fossil fuel industry's social license.
- Ekumfi Aboano coal plant canceled in GhanaOur partnership with [350 G-ROC](https://350groc.org/stop-the-coal-anti-coal-group-advises-government/) results in the [cancellation of the coal plant](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ghana-shelves-proposed-coal-power-plant-campaigners-raise-domfeh), saving thousands from health and livelihood impacts.
- Fracking suspended in Paraná, BrazilOur No Fracking Brazil
Coalition's advocacy
and collaboration with indigenous allies result in the [state passing a temporary ban](https://350.org/press-release/in-an-unprecedented-decision-state-congress-in-parana-brazil-bans-fracking-operations/) after years
of hard work.
- Galilee coal mine loses backers in AustraliaOur continuous campaigns result in the [four largest banks pulling out of the coal mine](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/apr/08/galilee-basin-coalmines-australian-banks-under-pressure-after-french-lenders-rule-out-funding), with only one remaining in support of it.
- More fossil fuel projects stoppedOur pivot to the tar sands fight in 2016 leads to 28+ fossil fuel project cancellations, delays, or rejections. We fight the Dakota Access Pipeline in the US, oppose Kinder Morgan in Canada, and back 5-year resistance against the Rampal power plant in Bangladesh.
## 2017
Fighting Climate Deniers & Stopping Pipelines
Our [People's
Climate
March](https://350.org/peoples-climate-march-2017-by-the-numbers/) sees 200,000 people march through Washington, D.C to push back against Trump and
newly elected
climate-denying politicians. After years of campaigning, we help the scrapping of **big
pipeline
projects, fracking bans and large scale divestments**.
### Our Victories at a Glance
- East Energy Pipeline canceled in CanadaAfter years of campaigning
alongside Indigenous allies, [the largest proposed tar sands pipeline](https://350.org/energyeast-win/), carrying 1.1
million barrels
per day, [is scrapped](https://350.org/energyeast-win/).
- Solar XL launched in the US Fighting against the Keystone XL pipeline (revived by the Trump administration), we team
up with
partners to [install three solar arrays along its proposed route](https://350.org/solar-xl/).
- Coal mines canceled in TürkiyeGrassroots resistance forces cancellations of two coal plants in the Aliaga region.
- Funding abandoned for Adani Coal Mine in AustraliaThroughout many years of campaigning, [350.org's opposition](https://350.org.au/press-release/commonwealth-bank-says-it-will-not-fund-adani-mine/) leads to 28 global banks withdrawing funding, the lead construction firm quitting, and the local government denying a $1 billion loan to construct the mine.
- Historical gas protest in the Netherlands5,000 people came out for the largest protest against gas extraction in Dutch history in the northern city of Groningen.
- Culprits held accountableNew York City commits to divest its $190 billion pension fund and sues five of the biggest fossil fuel companies for climate damages from superstorms like Hurricane Sandy.
## 2018
Mobilizing for the Climate & Canceling Coal Mines
We mobilize 250,000 people across 91 countries in 831 actions during [Rise for Climate](https://gofossilfree.org/8-september/) day, **demanding real climate action
from local
leaders**. We develop the [People's Dossier](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/The_Peoples_Dossier_on_1.5C_LQ.pdf), **emphasizing urgency to halt fossil fuel
infrastructure**, which has
been mentioned in 200+ articles with a reach of 90 million people.
### Our Victories at a Glance
- Adani coal mine becomes non-viable in AustraliaOur #StopAdani campaign and our partners prevent outside funding for the project, get the mining company prosecuted for contaminating the Great Barrier Reef and [force it to decrease the scale of the mine](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/may/07/adani-coal-losses-prompt-mining-company-to-shift-from-imported-coal).
- Kinder Morgan pipeline approval overturned in CanadaIndigenous-led mobilization with 10,000 people marching compels the Federal Court of Appeal to [overturn government approval of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/30/trans-mountain-pipeline-latest-canada-court-overturns) pipeline extension.
- Sea exploration banned in Aotearoa (New Zealand)The [Government bans](https://350.org.nz/government-decision-marks-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-fossil-fuel-industry-in-nz-350-aotearoa/) new permits for offshore oil and gas exploration.
- Keystone XL pre-construction halted in North AmericaA US District Court [rules to vacate the cross-border permit](https://www.democracynow.org/2018/11/13/an_incredible_victory_opponents_of_keystone) for the Keystone XL pipeline, ordering TransCanada to cease all pre-construction for the project.
- Fracking bans in ArgentinaAlong with a regional coalition of partners, 350.org, achieves at least 35 municipal bans, one provincial ban and stops the construction of a nuclear power plant in the country.
## 2019
A Historic Global Climate Strike
We help mobilize the largest climate movement in history, the [Global Climate Strikes](https://fridaysforfuture.org/), engaging 7.6 million globally. During this
event, we build
digital infrastructure, conduct trainings, and coach youth activists, propelling new leaders
like Mitzi
Jonelle Tan and Luisa Neubauer into the spotlight.
### Our Victories at a Glance
- Funding for coal plant in South Africa stoppedOur campaign [pressures](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=4fd0dc4fbda9541c&sca_upv=1&q=Development+Bank+of+Southern+Africa+(DBSA)+thabametsi&tbm=nws&source=lnms&fbs=AEQNm0Aa4sjWe7Rqy32pFwRj0UkWtG_mNb-HwafvV8cKK_h1axQi_RIV6MF9SBZ2nNHUHU30yiT21PddWOvYiGOeRk7aq7Xdq8Rh5gP_H0RLSfF86e8FJ92hM9QbEPVOPNP6YDcSCwY45OeZITO-l00iDFP6S-a7BmiGlUtO7LtHzFubODhK77gExVBxvktuAYwHDdNSroHr&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwitkdiYtZyHAxXVRaQEHWYYB0gQ0pQJegQIDRAB&biw=978&bih=812&dpr=2) the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to halt funding for the Thabametsi coal-fired power plant, prompting its funding mandate to expire. Additionally, 3 big banks officially withdraw financial support for the Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power plants with one bank publicly commiting to never finance coal again.
- License canceled for Lamu Coal Plant in KenyaAfter years of grassroots campaigning, [Kenya’s government cancels license](https://350.org/the-lamu-coal-plant-project-in-kenya-has-been-stopped-by-a-court-decision/) granted to Amu Power, the developer of the Lamu Coal Plant.
- 3 pipelines delayed in the USKeystone XL and Line 3, the two massive tar sands oil pipelines, and the Williams fracked gas pipeline in New York are delayed.
- Wins against fracking in Brazil continueThe states of Paraná and Santa Catarina permanently [ban fracking](https://gofossilfree.org/not-one-but-two-fracking-bans/?_gl=1*1bkhfzj*_ga*MTE1NDA0ODc0NC4xNzA2ODU5NzMy*_ga_V7QV8EHFVY*MTcwNzM5Nzk0MC4xNS4xLjE3MDczOTg5NzQuMC4wLjA.) in their respective territories, as do 400+ municipalities.
- Gas does not pass in Europe[Three iconic fights against gas](https://350.org/fossil-fuel-fights-in-europe-winning/) win big victories in Europe. The MidCat pipeline between Spain and France, and Gothenburg terminal in Sweden were both canceled, while fracking is banned in the UK.
- Hema Thermal Power Plant stopped in TürkiyeTurkey’s Supreme Administrative
Court [ rejects the
construction of the Hema Thermal Power Plant](https://350.org/press-release/another-setback-for-coal-industry-globally-hema-power-plant-rejected-by-the-supreme-administrative-court-in-amasra-bartin-turkey/) in the region of Amasra, a UNESCO Temporary
World Heritage
site.
- European Investment Bank ends fossil fuel project financingThousands of people pressure the European Investment Bank (EIB) to permanently end support for most fossil fuel projects. Their efforts lead the [bank to adopt a new lending policy](https://350.org/press-release/worlds-largest-public-bank-cuts-finance-for-coal-and-oil/) cutting finance to most fossil fuel projects.
- Asian banks dump coalThe world’s fifth largest bank, Japan’s MUFG [announces](https://350.org/press-release/worlds-5th-largest-bank-moves-against-coal/) an end to new project finance for coal power. Singapore’s big three banks also end financing to new coal plants.
## 2020
Taking Climate Activism Online
During the COVID-19 lockdowns, we double-down our efforts to support communities and organizers
remotely by
releasing several online resources including the [Climate Resistance Handbook](https://trainings.350.org/climate-resistance-handbook/?_gl=1*q0sqfg*_gcl_au*NTA0NTU4NjAxLjE3MTU1ODgxODY.*_ga*NzE4NjM5NDc5LjE3MDc5ODk4MTE.*_ga_V7QV8EHFVY*MTcyMDY4OTc1Ni45MS4xLjE3MjA2OTEyNDYuMC4wLjA.) featuring a foreword by Greta Thunberg, in
multiple
languages. We help organize a Earth day-live event, a 3-day interactive live stream featuring performers
from all over the
world, including Jane Fonda, Vanessa Nakate, Ziggy Marley and dozens of global leaders spurring
collective
action to protect our communities and our planet.
### Our Victories at a Glance
- New York bans fossil fuel projects350.org, along with its diverse coalition, successfully pressures New York city and state to [enact the world's largest municipal ban](https://350.org/nyc-bans-all-fossil-fuel-projects/) on fossil fuel projects. The state, making history, divests its $226 billion pension fund from oil and gas, marking the largest such divestment by a pension fund globally.
> This is a BIG deal. New Yorkers are celebrating a groundbreaking
> win in the fight
> for climate justice today, as Mayor Bill de Blasio announced New York City’s
> intention to stop all new
> fossil fuel projects within and serving the city. [pic.twitter.com/DyVdtxPcSd](https://t.co/DyVdtxPcSd)
>
> — 350 dot
> org (@350) [February
> 7, 2020](https://twitter.com/350/status/1225588230168424448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
- Investors pull out of Lamu Coal Plant in KenyaGeneral Electric, and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), [pull out](https://350africa.org/press-release/350-org-responds-to-icbc-reportedly-withdrawing-financing-from-lamu-coal-plant/) of the Lamu Coal Power Station project in Kenya, after years of fighting by 350 Africa and its partners.
- Teck withdraws from open-pit mine in CanadaTeck Resources [no longer pursues](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/24/canadian-mine-giant-teck-resources-withdraws-plans-tar-sands-project) the largest-ever proposed mine, Frontier, in Canada’s tar sands region due to sustained efforts by Indigenous Climate Action, 350 Canada and other partners.
- Dakota Access Pipeline ordered suspensionA federal court supports the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and [orders the suspension](https://350.org/press-release/dakota-access-and-atlantic-coast-pipelines/) of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
- Williams Fracked Gas Pipeline stopped350.org and allies in New York successfully [halt the proposed Williams pipeline](https://350.org/williamspipelinevictory/). The project meets its demise after being denied key permits in 2019 and 2020.
- Historic rise in fossil fuel divestments globallyThe divestment movement gains further traction, securing commitments totaling $14.56 trillion and a historic joint divestment announcement by 47 faith institutions from 14 nations.
## 2021
Building Resilience with Creativity
Our decade of fierce resistance finally leads to cancellation of the Keystone XL in the US.
Amidst the
COVID-19 pandemic, we host the [online Global
Just
Recovery Gathering](https://justrecoverygathering.org/), **bringing 7000 activists from 151 countries to collectively reimagine
our future.** Upholding 350.org’s values of boldness, creativity and strategy, this gathering sustains our
movement’s
momentum through the pandemic.
### Our Victories at a Glance
- Keystone XL project definitively canceledThe 10-year battle by 350.org and various partners, is won as President Biden rescinds the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline and has the US rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement. TC Energy also [officially terminates](https://350.org/press-release/kxl-zombie-terminated/) the Keystone XL project.
- Asian megabanks shift from fossil fuels350 Asia and its allies’ action prompts the Asian Development Bank’s acceleration plan to phase out new coal, oil, and gas projects, and [ exclude direct funding for coal power projects](https://world.350.org/philippines/press-release/adb-quits-coal/). The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) pledges to triple its renewables and green bond investments by 2025.
- Brazilian Development Bank ends coal financingAfter months of sustained pressure from 350.org and partner organizations, Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) finally [puts coal financing on its exclusion list](https://350.org/bye-bye-coal-bndes-finally-leaves-the-dirty-mineral-behind/), stating that they will not finance any new coal mines or coal power plants.
- The European Central Bank incorporates climate as a focus areaAfter 18 months of protests by 350.org and a coalition of NGOs, groups and institutions, the European Central Bank (ECB) announces that it would incorporate climate as a key area of focus in its risk assessments and monetary policy formulation.
- Total's lies exposedTogether with the French organization Notre Affaire à Tous, we expose Total’s 50-year cover up of climate science. The #TotalKnew campaign told the world how Total had known about the climate-changing effect of burning fossil fuels since 1971. It led the French government to finally commit to stop financing fossil fuel projects abroad.
## 2022
Blocking Major Carbon Bombs
The [Stop East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) coalition](https://www.stopeacop.net/), coordinated by 350.org, forces the withdrawal of funding to the pipeline from 25 commercial banks and 23 (re)insurers, halting the planned 1,443km pipeline from Uganda to Tanzania and impacting millions of people. Our persistent efforts lead to cancelation of more and more coal mines and projects in different parts of the world.
### Our Victories at a Glance
- EACOP's human rights violations exposedOur work with the StopEACOP coalition, involving 260 organizations globally, leads to the European Parliament issues an emergency resolution against the project’s human rights violations and environmental threats. In France, we organize a “People’s Trial” condemning Total’s crimes against communities and the environment.
- Guaíba coal mine stopped in BrazilThe Federal Court in Brazil [suspends the environmental license](https://350.org/press-release/brazilian-federal-court-revokes-environmental-license-of-guaiba-coal-mine/) of the Guaíba open-pit coal mine in Porto Alegre, as a result of the pressure led by impacted communities supported by 350.org and other organizations. If built, this would be the biggest open-pit coal mine in Latin America..
- Fossil fuel auction halted in Brazil350.org, together with artisanal fishing communities and environmental groups protests against auction for deep oil extraction. The result: only five out of 92 blocks are sold in the [worst historical auction outcome](https://350.org/the-worst-oil-and-gas-auction-in-history-17h-round-fails-in-brazil-after-pressure-from-environmentalists-and-artisanal-fishing-communities/), safeguarding crucial marine biodiversity areas.
- Support for Matabari coal project canceled in Bangladesh350.org and frontline communities campaign against the expansion of Matarbari coal project leading to [investors withdrawing](https://350.org/press-release/ngos-on-sumitomo-end-matarbari/), and Japanese banks canceling planned financial support.
- Japanese shareholders take actionIn Asia, we took a different approach to our campaigning with Japanese megabanks, working from the inside to persuade shareholders to ask for better and more sustainable investment policies. This results in the three major financial institutions (MUFG, Mizuho FG and SMBC) updating their climate policies and targets.
- Fossil fuels funding cut in TürkiyeIn less than four months from its launch, our campaign 'Smoke Free Money Zone' asking Turkish banks to stop investing in fossil fuels, particularly coal, achieves its first win! QNB Finansbank, one of the leading banks in the country, announces that they would no longer be financing coal.
## 2023
Mobilizing Thousands for a Just Energy Transition
We come together in more than 220 events for Our [Global
Power up! Campaign](https://globalpowerup.org/) **across 66 countries with 15,000+ activists**. Our voice is loud and goes far: from the streets worldwide to the corridors of power at the UN Climate talks in Dubai. We spotlight the fossil fuel industry’s greed and urge leaders to fund a just and peaceful future powered by the sun, the wind, and the people. Backed by pressure from our climate movement, **[countries at COP28 commit to tripling clean energy and doubling energy efficiency by 2030](https://350.org/press-release/win-for-climate-movement-as-119-countries-announce-commitment-to-triple-renewable-energy-capacity-but-decry-the-industry-transition-accelerator-as-a-dangerous-distraction/).**
### Our Victories at a Glance
- 26 Municipal Utilities leave Gas Lobby in GermanyOur compelling campaigns, including a nation-wide day of action across 10 locations, lead to [26 municipal utilities breaking ties with the gas lobby](https://350.org/de/press-release/more-german-municipal-utilities-leave-fossil-gas-lobby-group/) “Zukunft Gas”, marking a step towards a cleaner energy future.
- France and Germany withdraw from ‘Climate Wrecking’ TreatyWe, along with partners, amplify calls to abandon the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), which empowers the fossil fuel industry and hinders progress towards a sustainable future. [France and Germany announce their withdrawal](https://www.energycharter.org/media/news/article/written-notifications-of-withdrawal-from-the-energy-charter-treaty/) from the ECT, shortly after.
- Brazilian Development Bank halts support for Vaca Muerta PipelineOur campaigns press the Brazilian government to reconsider its support for the Vaca Muerta gas pipeline, [ultimately preventing financing from BNDES](https://www.poder360.com.br/poder-energia/energia/bancar-duto-argentino-e-contradicao-da-gestao-lula-dizem-especialistas/). Our efforts are amplified by the release of “Esto es Fracking” (This is Fracking), a documentary produced by 350 Latinoamerica, exposing the impacts of fracking in Argentinian Patagonia, which premiered globally to much acclaim.
- Brazil suspends its largest offshore fossil gas project[Efforts](https://www.banktrack.org/article/indigenous_leaders_call_on_top_brazilian_banks_to_end_financing_of_oil_gas_in_amazonia) led by 350.org, alongside local partners and Indigenous communities, result in the temporary [suspension of Brazil’s largest onshore fossil gas project](https://350.org/pt/press-release/justica-federal-cancela-audiencias-e-licencas-do-ipaam-para-exploracao-de-gas-e-petroleo-na-bacia-do-amazonas-am/), Project Azulão, operated by Eneva in the Brazilian Amazon.
- Federal Reserve becomes more transparent on climate risks in the USOur supporters’ collective efforts compel the U.S. Federal Reserve to comprehensively [conduct their climate risk analysis with enhanced transparency](https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20230117a.htm).
- Whitehaven Coal’s financing expires in AustraliaThrough relentless advocacy efforts, activists & 350.org successfully pressure banks like the National Australia Bank (NAB) to withdraw their financing of Whitehaven Coal, a major player in Australia’s coal sector, [stalling its expansion plans](https://whitehavencoal.com.au/investors/asx-announcements/).
- Kato Pacific Community Climate Fund launches in the PacificBorn out of the collective efforts of civil society organizations, local leaders, and led by 350.org, [Kato Climate Fund is established](https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/kato-an-innovative-approach-to-climate-financing/) as a symbol of resistance for Pacific communities.
- Colombia passes groundbreaking law regulating Energy CommunitiesAfter years supporting 14 coal-affected communities, our advocacy helps pass the [“Energy Communities” decree](https://www.minenergia.gov.co/es/comunidades-energeticas/). This new law lets Indigenous, rural, and minority communities generate and sell renewable energy, making Colombia the first Latin American country to regulate energy communities and lead a just, local energy transition.
- France’s second-biggest bank stops funding fossil fuels After years of pressure from 350.org and partners, Crédit Agricole, France’s number two bank and a top backer of fossil fuels, [announces](https://350.org/fr/press-release/sous-la-pression-des-activistes-climatiques-le-credit-agricole-fait-de-nouvelles-annonces-qui-passent-a-cote-de-lessentiel/) it will no longer fund new fossil fuel projects, cutting support for polluters like TotalEnergies.
## 2024
Leading the Shift to Fair & Accessible Renewable Energy
**We launch the first ever global network of community and local leaders fighting for renewable energy, the [ Our Own Power Network ](https://350.org/our-own-power/)**. This platform connects people building their own local, affordable solar and wind projects. Through training, tools, and support, we help communities, especially those left behind by fossil fuels, take charge of their energy future. Meanwhile, across Africa, we bring solar power to villages for the first time. Our work defending climate activists and pushing back hard against new fossil fuel projects worldwide continues.
### Our Victories at a Glance
- We bring light and power to communities across AfricaThrough our [REPower Afrika campaign](https://350africa.org/repower-afrika/), alongside partners, we deliver clean, reliable solar energy where it's needed most. In [Kijumba, Uganda](https://350.org/story-kijumba-solar/), along the path of the destructive EACOP pipeline, we train women to power their homes with solar, replacing firewood, improving safety, and helping children study after dark. In [Domangburi, Ghana](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMEGAj2kjaE), [350 GROC](https://350groc.org/”target=) helps light up households for the first time with 65 solar systems and streetlights in schools and markets.
- Vietnam releases unjustly detained climate activistAfter Hoàng Thi Minh Hồng, a prominent Vietnamese climate defender, was arrested on false charges in May 2023, [ we rally worldwide support ](https://350asia.org/free-hong/”target=) and manage to free Hồng 20 months earlier than her initial sentence.
- Insurer Probitas drops EACOP and UK coal projectOur sustained pressure through [ films](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlPBEXflUX8”target=) and peaceful [ protests ](https://act.350.org/go/379338?t=10&ak_proof=1&akid=354085%2E3134872%2Elx2td0”target=) against EACOP makes Probitas commit to not backing the pipeline nor the West Cumbria coal mine. This adds to the 43 banks and 30 insurers who have now walked away from EACOP.
- Turkish bank quits coal after public pressureAfter we [expose](https://350turkiye.org/files/2024/12/banka-rapor_3a_271124.pdf”target=) the fossil fuel ties of top banks and companies in Türkiye, Şekerbank, one of the country’s largest private banks, announces it will no longer fund coal. Since 2022, 11 banks in Türkiye have pledged to stop backing new fossil fuel projects.
- Japan stops a zombie coal plant revivalOur partnership with 350 NewENEration and Kiko Network stop plans to revive an old, polluting coal plant by J-Power, pushing the company to shut down one unit, pause another, and delay the project by two years.
- 44 cities cut ties with major gas lobby in GermanyOur campaign with local groups leads to 44 German cities, including major municipal utilities Badenova and Rhenag, [quitting “Zukunft Gas”](https://350.org/de/press-release/dritte-austrittswelle-17-weitere-stadtwerke-verlassen-lobbyverband-zukunft-gas/”target=), Germany’s powerful gas lobby.
- US halts new LNG project approvalsWe celebrate together with partners and Gulf communities a historical win when the US government [pauses](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/26/biden-delays-cp2-louisiana-lng-export-project”target=) all new LNG project approvals in January 2024 after years of advocacy. The halt was reversed later, but marked an important step forward in including impacted communities in consultation processes.
- New England region’s last coal plant to close by 2028 After five years of relentless pressure and legal action by [350 New Hampshire](https://www.350nh.org/”target=) and allies, Granite Shore Power Company agrees to [shut down the last coal plant](https://350.org/goodbye-to-coal-in-new-england/”target=) in New England region in the US by 2028, and transform the site into clean energy parks.
## 2025
Championing People Power for Climate Justice
We [ step up ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tmuim66EuoRkHiBPcMu0RmgZUmZUrF59/view)to reclaim people power and build a stronger climate movement. Under [Draw the Line](https://drawtheline.world/), **we mobilize 210,000+ people across 600+ actions in 85+ countries to confront inequality, fossil fuel greed, and climate injustice**. Streets, coastlines, and community spaces transform into sites of resistance, culture, and care, from [marches in South Africa to river flotillas in the Amazon and youth mobilizations in Indonesia](https://350org.widencollective.com/portals/bcyivjbr/DrawTheLineMultimediahub?_gl=1*kylhvr*_gcl_au*MTI5MzE5NDc3MS4xNzY4MjEyNTUw*_ga*NTg5NDI5MzQuMTc2ODIxMjU1NA..*_ga_V7QV8EHFVY*czE3Njg0NjQ4NjUkbzkkZzEkdDE3Njg0NjUxODAkajU2JGwwJGgw*_ga_K4J4PKYMK4*czE3Njg0NjQ4NjUkbzkkZzEkdDE3Njg0NjUxODAkajU2JGwwJGgw#868096f7-2db3-49b9-9adf-0c2d7c6e25ca), sending our leaders a clear demand for urgent climate action. Globally, we help communities block fossil fuel expansion, advance renewable energy, defend land, and demand fairness.
![Thousands rallied in Toronto, Canada to Draw The Line. Photo: Sarah Hassanein](https://350org.widen.net/content/c6gfiulutf/jpeg/20250920_Draw_The_Line_Canada_Toronto_SH_48.jpg?w=640&keep=c&crop=yes&quality=80&x.portal_shortcode_generated=bcyivjbr&x.collection_sharename=ioo166rl&x.app=portals")
### Our Victories at a Glance
- We train climate leaders across the globeWe convene 200+ activists from 70+ countries in Brazil for the [ Renew Our Power Gathering ](https://350.org/renew-our-power/), strengthening skills, strategy, and collaboration for a just energy transition. Across the year, we train 19,000+ people, supporting new campaigns, community renewable energy projects, and creating the long-term power we need to change our energy systems from the ground up.
![Global activists unite in Brazil during Renew Our Power Gathering. Photo: Kathleen Lei Limayo](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250417_Brazil_ROP_Day5_KLL_53.jpg")
- We win people-centered outcomes at COP30At the annual UN climate talks, COP30 in Brazil, we amplify the leadership of Indigenous Peoples, frontline communities, youth, and activists inside and outside the negotiations. Our advocacy advances a [science-based fossil fuel phase-out roadmap](https://350.org/press-release/momentum-surges-behind-fossil-fuel-phase-out-roadmap-as-cop30-enters-its-second-week/) and contributes to the inclusion of the [Bélém Action Mechanism](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/18/bam-belem-action-mechanism-explainer-cop30), a new framework centering workers, Indigenous Peoples and frontline communities in the energy transition.
![People’s March for Climate Justice in Belém, Brazil with a funeral for fossil fuels. Photo: Artyc Studio](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Portada-3-Funeral-dos-Combustiveis-Fosseis-Gentileza_-Artyc-Studio-@amarilismarisa-1-scaled.jpg")
- Banks and insurers abandon EACOP financing
Thanks to our [continent-wide actions](https://www.stopeacop.net/our-news/communities-across-africa-rise-up-in-a-coordinated-week-of-action-against-totalenergies?_gl=1*1ubvxlt*_gcl_au*MTI5MzE5NDc3MS4xNzY4MjEyNTUw), [40+ banks and 30+ insurers withdraw support](https://www.stopeacop.net/our-news/eacop-project-leads-now-forced-to-self-finance-after-banks-reject-the-controversial-project?_gl=1*1ubvxlt*_gcl_au*MTI5MzE5NDc3MS4xNzY4MjEyNTUw) from the East African Crude Oil Pipeline. With TotalEnergies forced to self-finance most of the project, EACOP now faces major delays and rising costs.
![A street show condemning TotalEnergies operations in the continent by activists in Benin during the Kick Total Out Of Africa Week of Action. Photo: 350.org](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-09.12.33.png")
- State of Maryland in the US bans fossil fuel costs from energy billsWorking with 117 local groups, we help secure a [ ban energy on companies in Maryland charging households in energy bills for fossil fuel lobbying costs ](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDOPC/bulletins/3e14e37), saving residents $3 million every year and setting a precedent for fairer energy pricing.
![Climate activists across the U.S took action this year to demand fair, safe, clean and affordable renewable energy for everyone. Photo: Survival Media Agency 350PDX PUSH Buffalo 350 New Hampshire Action](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image-1.png")
- Latin America strengthens energy affordability and community rights
In Brazil, we win [the adoption of a social electricity tariff ](https://en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br/new-social-tariff-could-eliminate-electricity-bills-for-millions-in-Brazil/#:~:text=How%20the%20new%20social%20energy,20%20kWh%20will%20be%20charged.)that cuts or eliminates energy bills for millions of low-income, Indigenous, and Quilombola households. In Colombia, we help secure [ a landmark court ruling ](https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/colombia-corte-constitucional-emite-primer-fallo-sobre-participaci%C3%B3n-ciudadana-en-cierre-de-minas-de-carb%C3%B3n/) requiring community participation in mine closures, strengthening environmental justice protections across the region.
![Indigenous leaders march in Belém, Brazil during COP30 demanding climate and energy justice. Photo: Hugo Duchnese](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-22-at-15.20.35.png")
- Bangladesh adds youth participation in its climate planWe engage 10,000+ young people and push climate planning into the public sphere. Now, Bangladesh’s [latest climate action plan](https://350asia.org/from-margins-to-the-main-pages/?_gl=1*1bg7o6x*_gcl_au*MTI5MzE5NDc3MS4xNzY4MjEyNTUw*_ga*NTg5NDI5MzQuMTc2ODIxMjU1NA..*_ga_V7QV8EHFVY*czE3Njg0NjQ4NjUkbzkkZzEkdDE3Njg0NjUxODAkajU2JGwwJGgw*_ga_K4J4PKYMK4*czE3Njg0NjQ4NjUkbzkkZzEkdDE3Njg0NjUxODAkajU2JGwwJGgw) formally recognizes youth participation, setting a precedent for inclusive climate governance in climate-vulnerable countries.
![Youth in Bangladesh urge their government to take climate action seriously and urgently, and include them in the decision making. Photo: StepUp 4 Tomorrow](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20250921_DTL_Bangladesh_Dinajpur_StepUp_4_Tomorrow_14.webp")
- We build public and political backing to tax the ultra-rich in FranceWe push the Senate to pass a [ 2% wealth tax on fortunes over €100 million ](https://350.org/tax-their-billions/) to fund climate action and public services . While narrowly missing adoption, [ national public support for this tax reaches 86%](https://www.publicsenat.fr/actualites/politique/la-taxe-zucman-plebiscitee-par-86-des-francais-il-se-passe-un-truc-massif-et-transpartisan-dans-le-pays) [with many mayors also publicly backing it](https://www.nouvelobs.com/tribunes/20250610.OBS104777/nous-maires-de-petites-et-grandes-villes-soutenons-la-taxation-des-ultra-riches-pour-faire-vivre-nos-territoires.html), strengthening the case for how fair taxation could help pay for clean transport, renewable energy, and stronger public services.
![We showed up in Paris, France, outside the Senate, demanding billionaires pay their fair share in taxes. Photos: 350.org](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Action-Senat-7_Credit_-Oxfam-France.webp")
- We set the stage for energy cooperatives in Türkiye We launch [a national campaign](http://guckat.org/) and [new research](https://350turkiye.org/files/2025/10/Yenilenebilir-Enerji-Kooperatifleri-Rapor-01102025.pdf?_gl=1*17h3lcs*_gcl_au*MTI5MzE5NDc3MS4xNzY4MjEyNTUw*_ga*NTg5NDI5MzQuMTc2ODIxMjU1NA..*_ga_V7QV8EHFVY*czE3Njg0NjQ4NjUkbzkkZzEkdDE3Njg0NjUxODAkajU2JGwwJGgw*_ga_K4J4PKYMK4*czE3Njg0NjQ4NjUkbzkkZzEkdDE3Njg0NjUxODAkajU2JGwwJGgw) exposing national barriers to renewable energy cooperatives. Our work helps inform political debate, including [parliamentary engagement](https://x.com/rizvanogluevrim/status/1987166168143032612?s=46%C3%B6) to unlock clean, affordable and people-owned power in the country.
![Women, community leaders, activists, environmental defenders, and local communities come together in Istanbul, Türkiye during Draw the Line mobilization in September, demanding energy justice. Photo: Caner Özkan / 350.org](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-09.18.42.png")
- The Pacific launches roadmap for 100% renewable energyWe support Pacific leaders and communities in advancing [a roadmap](https://smartenergy.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Powering-up-the-Blue-Pacific-Report.pdf) for the Pacific to become the world’s first region powered by 100% renewable energy, raising the bar for global ambition ahead of COP31 in 2026.
![350 Communications Manager & Pacific Climate Warrior, Drue Slatter (third from the left) launched the Powering Up the Blue Pacific report alongside the Prime Minister of Tuvalu and the Climate Change Ministers of Vanuatu, Tuvalu, and Australia at COP30, in Belém, Brazil. Photo: 350.org](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-08-at-17.45.30.png")
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