We extend a cordial invitation to your organization to participate in an impactful advocacy initiative spearheaded by the WONCA Working Party on Planetary Health (Former WONCA Working Pary on the Environment).

This endeavour aligns with the forthcoming annual conference scheduled from October 26th to 29th in Sydney, Australia, as well as the UN COP28 climate summit slated for November.

Over the coming months we are seeking as many family doctors, health professionals and health organizations to endorse our open letter ( https://www.change.org/p/a-call-from-family-doctors-to-safeguard-health-from-the-climate-emergency?recruiter=1310330056&recruited_by_id=3fb45240-0a8e-11ee-a69a-1329ba731e35&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_for_starters_page&utm_medium=copylink&fbclid=IwAR0y1arr2p-WuzXHulUboe4HLxOh_1rBkvogpXVIc0NkipEmmxYP601lhOk) calling on world leaders to:

• End expansion of any new fossil fuel infrastructure and production.
• Phase out existing production and use of fossil fuels.
• Remove fossil fuel subsidies and invest in renewable energy.
• Fast track a just transition that addresses the needs of individuals, communities and countries to move away from fossil fuel energy systems towards more diverse, resilient and inclusive economies powered by renewable energy.

We kindly request your invaluable support in endorsing this open letter and in disseminating it among your members. Your endorsement will significantly amplify the impact of this advocacy effort.

Will your organisation endorse the open letter? Will you promote it to your members using this online verions.

To endorse the open letter please contact Dr Catherine Pendrey at catherine.pendrey@gmail.com by the 18 October.

Warm regards,

Dr Catherine Pendrey