“We as humans have the ability to tackle almost any problems we encounter, and that is the message we need to spread. There is so much amazing stuff happening. We can do it, and we will do it”, said Nigel Topping, UN High-Level Climate Champion during the launch, which was broadcast live from the Nature Positive Pavilion at the UN Climate Conference COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
#WeCanDoIt is an international call to action to channel the spirit of inspiration, determination, and optimism of the now famous Second World War campaign.
#WeCanDoIt is backed by company leaders, scientists, investors and influencers committed to accelerating the green transition and use their influential to push for rapidly phasing out the global fossil-fuel subsidies. Even before the launch, more than 600 leaders, together representing $124 billion in turnover, had signed the call to action. And the numbers keep growing by the hour.
“We know we can do it. It is a simple as that. No technological barriers remain. But we also need to believe it can be done. We Can Do It sends a much needed positive message”, said Andreas Follér, Head of Sustainability at Scania, during the launch event.
Rasmus Valanko is Managing Director for Systems Transformation at the We Mean Business Coalition, working with the world´s most influential businesses to take action on climate change. He said:
“We have to believe that we can do it, not just hoping for it. It is only through visualization we are able to win. This is why this call to action is so important.”
Ingmar Rentzhog, CEO and Founder, We Don’t Have Time:
“It is really satisfying to see the enormous interest for this campaign. Today’s launch is not the end of this call to action. It is just the beginning”, says Ingmar Rentzhog, CEO and founder, We Don’t Have Time.
Johan Falk, CEO and Co-Founder, Exponential Roadmap Initiative:
“We can halve emissions by 2030 by scaling climate solutions, and shifting out the fossil economy. This is how be build a future for coming generations. We can do it!”
