Global Solidarity Levies Task Force
@globalsolidaritylevies.org
Bringing countries together to advance options for international levies and raise revenues for climate change, development and nature.
Whether you're enjoying a summer in the northern hemisphere or a winter in the southern hemisphere, there is still time to complete our two open consultations on revenues from solidarity levies.
Share your views by 15 August.
Find out more 👇
solidaritylevies.org
Share your views by 15 August.
Find out more 👇
solidaritylevies.org
Global Solidarity Levies Task Force | For People and the Planet
The Global Solidarity Levies Task Force brings together countries from around the world to advance options for international levelies that will raise much needed revenue for the fight against climate ...
solidaritylevies.org
August 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Whether you're enjoying a summer in the northern hemisphere or a winter in the southern hemisphere, there is still time to complete our two open consultations on revenues from solidarity levies.
Share your views by 15 August.
Find out more 👇
solidaritylevies.org
Share your views by 15 August.
Find out more 👇
solidaritylevies.org
Laurence Tubiana on the international coalition for solidarity levies on aviation launched at #FfD4:
“New levies on premium flyers can raise vital funds for climate and development. In the current context, everybody is pessimistic... Today’s announcement is proof that we can make progress.”
“New levies on premium flyers can raise vital funds for climate and development. In the current context, everybody is pessimistic... Today’s announcement is proof that we can make progress.”
July 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Laurence Tubiana on the international coalition for solidarity levies on aviation launched at #FfD4:
“New levies on premium flyers can raise vital funds for climate and development. In the current context, everybody is pessimistic... Today’s announcement is proof that we can make progress.”
“New levies on premium flyers can raise vital funds for climate and development. In the current context, everybody is pessimistic... Today’s announcement is proof that we can make progress.”
🇰🇪 President Ruto at #FfD4:
“The Global Solidarity Levies Task Force ... has explored innovative sources of finance, such as [levies] on aviation."
"What we need here is political will. We cannot keep talking about change without implementing it. The world is watching and expecting real outcomes.”
“The Global Solidarity Levies Task Force ... has explored innovative sources of finance, such as [levies] on aviation."
"What we need here is political will. We cannot keep talking about change without implementing it. The world is watching and expecting real outcomes.”
July 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🇰🇪 President Ruto at #FfD4:
“The Global Solidarity Levies Task Force ... has explored innovative sources of finance, such as [levies] on aviation."
"What we need here is political will. We cannot keep talking about change without implementing it. The world is watching and expecting real outcomes.”
“The Global Solidarity Levies Task Force ... has explored innovative sources of finance, such as [levies] on aviation."
"What we need here is political will. We cannot keep talking about change without implementing it. The world is watching and expecting real outcomes.”
At #FfD4, President Macron called on countries to join the coalition on taxation of premium air travel:
"We need global solidarity levies [...] and for critical sectors that have benefited from globalisation to contribute more.”
“I urge all possible countries to join this international framework.”
"We need global solidarity levies [...] and for critical sectors that have benefited from globalisation to contribute more.”
“I urge all possible countries to join this international framework.”
July 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
At #FfD4, President Macron called on countries to join the coalition on taxation of premium air travel:
"We need global solidarity levies [...] and for critical sectors that have benefited from globalisation to contribute more.”
“I urge all possible countries to join this international framework.”
"We need global solidarity levies [...] and for critical sectors that have benefited from globalisation to contribute more.”
“I urge all possible countries to join this international framework.”
A new aviation solidarity coalition on premium flyers has been launched at #FFD4 by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone and Antigua & Barbuda, with support from the EU Commission.
🔗 Learn more: solidaritylevies.org/eight-countr...
🔗 Learn more: solidaritylevies.org/eight-countr...
July 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
A new aviation solidarity coalition on premium flyers has been launched at #FFD4 by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone and Antigua & Barbuda, with support from the EU Commission.
🔗 Learn more: solidaritylevies.org/eight-countr...
🔗 Learn more: solidaritylevies.org/eight-countr...
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The team of the @globalsolidaritylevies.org is on the ground at #FFD4 Seville! Come to our event at 2:30 today, with an amazing line up of speakers and exciting news! ✈️ 🍃
June 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The team of the @globalsolidaritylevies.org is on the ground at #FFD4 Seville! Come to our event at 2:30 today, with an amazing line up of speakers and exciting news! ✈️ 🍃
Aviation is 4% of global emissions and rising 📈
1% of people make half these emissions 💨
Planes don’t pay tax on their fuel ⛽️
That is why we need progressive solidarity levies on frequent flyers to #MakePollutersPay and raise debt-free finance, says Laurence Tubiana to @glblctzn.bsky.social
1% of people make half these emissions 💨
Planes don’t pay tax on their fuel ⛽️
That is why we need progressive solidarity levies on frequent flyers to #MakePollutersPay and raise debt-free finance, says Laurence Tubiana to @glblctzn.bsky.social
June 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Aviation is 4% of global emissions and rising 📈
1% of people make half these emissions 💨
Planes don’t pay tax on their fuel ⛽️
That is why we need progressive solidarity levies on frequent flyers to #MakePollutersPay and raise debt-free finance, says Laurence Tubiana to @glblctzn.bsky.social
1% of people make half these emissions 💨
Planes don’t pay tax on their fuel ⛽️
That is why we need progressive solidarity levies on frequent flyers to #MakePollutersPay and raise debt-free finance, says Laurence Tubiana to @glblctzn.bsky.social
Minister Thani Mohamed Soilihi speaks to @un.org UNDESA’s Shari Spiegel at GC NOW @glblctzn.bsky.social on how innovative taxes can raise critical resources to ensure fair transitions ⚖️
June 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Minister Thani Mohamed Soilihi speaks to @un.org UNDESA’s Shari Spiegel at GC NOW @glblctzn.bsky.social on how innovative taxes can raise critical resources to ensure fair transitions ⚖️
Heading to #FFD4 in Seville, urgent action is needed for international finance. We have the solution: solidarity levies on polluting industries can raise billions for climate and development.
Join our Side Event, June 30, @ FIBES Room 14.
Let’s turn ideas into action. See you in Seville!
Join our Side Event, June 30, @ FIBES Room 14.
Let’s turn ideas into action. See you in Seville!
June 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Heading to #FFD4 in Seville, urgent action is needed for international finance. We have the solution: solidarity levies on polluting industries can raise billions for climate and development.
Join our Side Event, June 30, @ FIBES Room 14.
Let’s turn ideas into action. See you in Seville!
Join our Side Event, June 30, @ FIBES Room 14.
Let’s turn ideas into action. See you in Seville!
Heading to #FFD4 in Seville, urgent action is needed for international finance. We have the solution: solidarity levies on polluting industries can raise billions for climate and development.
Join our Side Event, June 30, 14:30 @ FIBES Room 14.
Let’s turn ideas into action. See you in Seville!
Join our Side Event, June 30, 14:30 @ FIBES Room 14.
Let’s turn ideas into action. See you in Seville!
June 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Heading to #FFD4 in Seville, urgent action is needed for international finance. We have the solution: solidarity levies on polluting industries can raise billions for climate and development.
Join our Side Event, June 30, 14:30 @ FIBES Room 14.
Let’s turn ideas into action. See you in Seville!
Join our Side Event, June 30, 14:30 @ FIBES Room 14.
Let’s turn ideas into action. See you in Seville!
Yesterday, the GSLTF hosted an event with @chathamhouse.org at #LCAW2025.
In a high-level panel, Ali Mohamed 🇰🇪, Benoît Faraco 🇫🇷, Anna Aberg 🇸🇪 & Avinash Persaud 🇧🇧 made clear: solidarity levies on polluting industries are fair, actionable sources of concessional finance.
In a high-level panel, Ali Mohamed 🇰🇪, Benoît Faraco 🇫🇷, Anna Aberg 🇸🇪 & Avinash Persaud 🇧🇧 made clear: solidarity levies on polluting industries are fair, actionable sources of concessional finance.
June 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Yesterday, the GSLTF hosted an event with @chathamhouse.org at #LCAW2025.
In a high-level panel, Ali Mohamed 🇰🇪, Benoît Faraco 🇫🇷, Anna Aberg 🇸🇪 & Avinash Persaud 🇧🇧 made clear: solidarity levies on polluting industries are fair, actionable sources of concessional finance.
In a high-level panel, Ali Mohamed 🇰🇪, Benoît Faraco 🇫🇷, Anna Aberg 🇸🇪 & Avinash Persaud 🇧🇧 made clear: solidarity levies on polluting industries are fair, actionable sources of concessional finance.
A new study by CE Delft finds aviation levies on premium travel could raise up to €78bn/year for climate and development finance.
✈️Levy on business and first class tickets: €37bn
✈️Private jet levy: €41bn
Read the full report commissioned by the Task Force: solidaritylevies.org/aviationstudy/
✈️Levy on business and first class tickets: €37bn
✈️Private jet levy: €41bn
Read the full report commissioned by the Task Force: solidaritylevies.org/aviationstudy/
A fair share from aviation | Global Solidarity Levies Task Force
The Global Solidarity Levies Task Force brings together countries from around the world to advance options for international levelies that will raise much needed revenue for the fight against climate ...
solidaritylevies.org
June 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A new study by CE Delft finds aviation levies on premium travel could raise up to €78bn/year for climate and development finance.
✈️Levy on business and first class tickets: €37bn
✈️Private jet levy: €41bn
Read the full report commissioned by the Task Force: solidaritylevies.org/aviationstudy/
✈️Levy on business and first class tickets: €37bn
✈️Private jet levy: €41bn
Read the full report commissioned by the Task Force: solidaritylevies.org/aviationstudy/
🚨 New study out today: A financial transaction tax could raise $87 billion annually to fund global priorities.
Authored by Gunther Capelle-Blancard & Avinash Persaud.
Find out more: solidaritylevies.org/fttstudy
#FTT #TaxJustice #Finance
Authored by Gunther Capelle-Blancard & Avinash Persaud.
Find out more: solidaritylevies.org/fttstudy
#FTT #TaxJustice #Finance
Levies on Equity Transactions to Finance Climate Action | Global Solidarity Levies Task Force
The Global Solidarity Levies Task Force brings together countries from around the world to advance options for international levelies that will raise much needed revenue for the fight against climate ...
solidaritylevies.org
June 17, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🚨 New study out today: A financial transaction tax could raise $87 billion annually to fund global priorities.
Authored by Gunther Capelle-Blancard & Avinash Persaud.
Find out more: solidaritylevies.org/fttstudy
#FTT #TaxJustice #Finance
Authored by Gunther Capelle-Blancard & Avinash Persaud.
Find out more: solidaritylevies.org/fttstudy
#FTT #TaxJustice #Finance
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Une taxe sur l'aviation ✈️... pour financer la transition écologique ? Une taxe sur les transactions financières 💸... pour financer la solidarité ?
🎙 On est parti à votre rencontre pour vous demander ce que vous en pensez !
@globalsolidaritylevies.org
🎙 On est parti à votre rencontre pour vous demander ce que vous en pensez !
@globalsolidaritylevies.org
June 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Une taxe sur l'aviation ✈️... pour financer la transition écologique ? Une taxe sur les transactions financières 💸... pour financer la solidarité ?
🎙 On est parti à votre rencontre pour vous demander ce que vous en pensez !
@globalsolidaritylevies.org
🎙 On est parti à votre rencontre pour vous demander ce que vous en pensez !
@globalsolidaritylevies.org
Today we had the privilege of co-hosting a high-level dialogue with the Embassy of Brazil in Paris, diving into how international levies could unlock crucial finance for climate and development action.
June 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Today we had the privilege of co-hosting a high-level dialogue with the Embassy of Brazil in Paris, diving into how international levies could unlock crucial finance for climate and development action.
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The @globalsolidaritylevies.org is hosting a call to share updates since the Spring Meetings & outline plans for FFD4, discuss how to elevate solidarity levies in Seville, and answer any q's.
Tuesday 10th June
1pm GMT / 3pm CEST / 9am ET
Registration: europeanclimate.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Tuesday 10th June
1pm GMT / 3pm CEST / 9am ET
Registration: europeanclimate.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: GSLTF Civil Society Call - Pre-FFD4 Sevilla . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
The Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF) is hosting a civil society meeting to exchange on preparations in the run-up to the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in ...
europeanclimate.zoom.us
June 3, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The @globalsolidaritylevies.org is hosting a call to share updates since the Spring Meetings & outline plans for FFD4, discuss how to elevate solidarity levies in Seville, and answer any q's.
Tuesday 10th June
1pm GMT / 3pm CEST / 9am ET
Registration: europeanclimate.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Tuesday 10th June
1pm GMT / 3pm CEST / 9am ET
Registration: europeanclimate.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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The way to go: Hawaii increases its tax on hotel rooms, rentals & cruise ships to fund the protection of shorelines (raising $100M/year!!). This move is supported by the hotel industry as it will 'improve the visitor experience.'👏
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
@globalsolidaritylevies.org
Hawaii will tax vacation stays and use money to help counter climate crisis
Tax expected to generate nearly $100m annually, to be used for projects such as replacing sand on eroding beaches
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The way to go: Hawaii increases its tax on hotel rooms, rentals & cruise ships to fund the protection of shorelines (raising $100M/year!!). This move is supported by the hotel industry as it will 'improve the visitor experience.'👏
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
@globalsolidaritylevies.org
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
@globalsolidaritylevies.org
Joint statement released today on innovative solidarity financing as President @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social visits President #EmmanuelMacron in Paris 🇫🇷 🇧🇷 1/3
www.elysee.fr/emmanuel-mac...
www.elysee.fr/emmanuel-mac...
Communiqué conjoint France-Brésil : accélérer l’action climatique.
La France et le Brésil appellent à amplifier l'action climatique au cours de cette décennie critique.
www.elysee.fr
June 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Joint statement released today on innovative solidarity financing as President @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social visits President #EmmanuelMacron in Paris 🇫🇷 🇧🇷 1/3
www.elysee.fr/emmanuel-mac...
www.elysee.fr/emmanuel-mac...
Today Kenya's Climate Envoy Ambassador Ali Mohamed, who is the country's representative to our task force, set out why Kenya backs a shipping levy in @climatechangenews.bsky.social
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www.climatechangenews.com/2025/03/24/i...
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www.climatechangenews.com/2025/03/24/i...
It's time for shipping to launch first global tax on a polluting sector
Decarbonising the seas is a strategic imperative for a sustainable trade system that can also generate climate finance for vulnerable countries It's time for shipping to test first global tax on a pol...
www.climatechangenews.com
March 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Today Kenya's Climate Envoy Ambassador Ali Mohamed, who is the country's representative to our task force, set out why Kenya backs a shipping levy in @climatechangenews.bsky.social
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www.climatechangenews.com/2025/03/24/i...
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www.climatechangenews.com/2025/03/24/i...
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Grateful for the support from Finance in Common: "They recognized the need to mobilize increased concessional resources for the lower income countries, including through new avenues such as the @globalsolidaritylevies.org and other initiatives."
Full communiqué:
financeincommon.org/fics-2025-fi...
Full communiqué:
financeincommon.org/fics-2025-fi...
FiCS 2025 _ Final Communique | Finance in common
financeincommon.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Grateful for the support from Finance in Common: "They recognized the need to mobilize increased concessional resources for the lower income countries, including through new avenues such as the @globalsolidaritylevies.org and other initiatives."
Full communiqué:
financeincommon.org/fics-2025-fi...
Full communiqué:
financeincommon.org/fics-2025-fi...
"The way the Task Force has analysed the new levies is great. We have a menu of options to be presented at political level" said France's Sherpa to the task force WilliamRoos 🇫🇷 🇿🇦
February 27, 2025 at 9:35 AM
"The way the Task Force has analysed the new levies is great. We have a menu of options to be presented at political level" said France's Sherpa to the task force WilliamRoos 🇫🇷 🇿🇦
"We only have one planet – if we cannot work towards reducing emissions and protecting biodiversity we are in trouble" said Vera Songwe, High-Level Expert Group on Climate Finance
February 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
"We only have one planet – if we cannot work towards reducing emissions and protecting biodiversity we are in trouble" said Vera Songwe, High-Level Expert Group on Climate Finance
"It is great that this Task Force is composed as it is. It’s important to have SIDS, Africa and OECD countries leading" said Mafalda Duarte, ED of the Green Climate Fund
"It shows a shared understanding among diverse countries about the importance of thinking how we mobilise more public money"
"It shows a shared understanding among diverse countries about the importance of thinking how we mobilise more public money"
February 27, 2025 at 9:28 AM
"It is great that this Task Force is composed as it is. It’s important to have SIDS, Africa and OECD countries leading" said Mafalda Duarte, ED of the Green Climate Fund
"It shows a shared understanding among diverse countries about the importance of thinking how we mobilise more public money"
"It shows a shared understanding among diverse countries about the importance of thinking how we mobilise more public money"
"We need levies now more than ever" said Yussuf Hussein, Climate Finance Lead in the office of Kenya’s special climate envoy 🇰🇪
"The Task Force is gaining traction with increasing countries joining the bandwagon to champion levies.
"The Task Force is gaining traction with increasing countries joining the bandwagon to champion levies.
February 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
"We need levies now more than ever" said Yussuf Hussein, Climate Finance Lead in the office of Kenya’s special climate envoy 🇰🇪
"The Task Force is gaining traction with increasing countries joining the bandwagon to champion levies.
"The Task Force is gaining traction with increasing countries joining the bandwagon to champion levies.