Civil Society Perspectives on Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

In the lead-up to the Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Conference (TAFF) hosted by the Governments of the Netherlands and Colombia in April 2026, this consultation in The Hague convenes civil society, policymakers and researchers to reflect on how commitments to phase out fossil fuels can be translated into practice in a just and equitable way. The consultation will identify key priorities, highlight opportunities for engagement ahead of the conference in Colombia, and explore how civil society contributions can meaningfully feed into the broader TAFF process.

This event is open to people working across policy, advocacy, research and practice who want to engage in an open exchange on the challenges and opportunities of transitioning away from fossil fuels.

We welcome participants from civil society organisations, climate justice and environmental movements, research and knowledge institutions, organisations working on climate and energy policy, policymakers, government representatives and delegates, diplomats and embassy representatives, as well as philanthropic and international organisations engaged in climate action and sustainable development.

Plenary session: The event will open with a plenary discussion featuring representatives from the Dutch delegation involved in the Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Conference, alongside expert speakers representing academic, civil society and international perspectives.

Breakout discussions: Following the plenary, participants will take part in smaller breakout discussions focusing in greater depth on the three thematic pillars of the conference:

• Advancing international cooperation and multilateralism
• Overcoming economic dependencies
• Transforming supply and demand

Networking: The event will close with networking and drinks.

Participation is free but registration is required due to limited capacity.

Further programme details will be shared with registered participants prior to the event.

This event is a collaborative initiative organised by: The Hague Humanity Hub, Oxfam Novib, Milieudefensie, International Alert, Reclame FossielVrij, World’s Youth for Climate Justice, T.M.C. Asser Institute, Earth Insight and Both Ends.

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