Global Solidarity Levies Task Force

Proud to have co-hosted the important Brazil-Europe Dialogue on international tax cooperation and solidarity for climate and development, with guest of honour Minister Marcio Macedo

A new coalition on aviation solidarity levies for 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 and the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force under the Pact for Prosperity, People and the Planet (4P). Solidarity levies on polluting industries offer a fair and politically viable way to close the climate finance gap. Aviation, responsible for over 4% of global CO₂ emissions, benefits from low kerosene taxes—€9 per ton of CO₂ compared to €79 for diesel. As co-chair of the @gsltaskforce with France and Barbados, Kenya is spearheading efforts for international financial justice. We are committed to building a coalition that transforms calls for accountability into concrete, funded climate solutions, and invite all stakeholders to join this critical dialogue.

This morning at #Ff4D, I was honored to represent Kenya and deliver a keynote speech at the 2nd Brazil-Europe Climate Finance Dialogue. As Co-chair @gsltaskforce alongside France and Barbados, Kenya is advancing innovative levies—such as progressive aviation and fossil-fuel taxes—to ensure industries and individuals pay in proportion to their carbon footprints. This effort is linked to the Baku-to-Belém Roadmap, which aims to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 for climate action in developing countries. Central to our approach is South-South cooperation and transparent, accountable revenue governance. With just five months to COP30, we must turn dialogue into action.

Laurence Tubiana, co-lead of the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force Secretariat, on the new 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, saying we cannot do anything. Today’s announcement is proof that we can make progress.”

🇰🇪 President Ruto at #FfD4: “The Global Solidarity Levies Task Force, co-chaired by Kenya, France and Barbados, 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.” #SolidarityLevies #ClimateFinance

Yesterday, at #FfD4, President Macron called on countries to join the international coalition on taxation of premium air travel: “In order to go further, we have to mobilise global solidarity levies... We need for those critical sectors that have benefited from globalisation to contribute more to financing.” “I urge all possible countries to join this international framework — it is absolutely key.” #SolidarityLevies #ClimateFinance

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. It will be supported by the @EU_Commission and our task force as part of the Pact for Prosperity, People and the Planet (4P). The coalition will work towards #COP30 on a better contribution of the aviation sector to fair transitions and resilience, with a special focus on premium flyers. 🔗 Learn more: solidaritylevies.org/eight-countrie…

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 @LaurenceTubiana

“Our work on solidarity levies supports the #4P” says @TMohamedSoilihi “By doing so, we make sure the richest and biggest polluters pay for a fair transition.”

Shari Spiegel @UNDESA highlights the potential for coalitions of the willing on solidarity levies 👀

@TMohamedSoilihi speaks to @GlblCtzn NOW on how innovative taxes can raise critical resources to ensure fair transitions ⚖️ Thank you @TMohamedSoilihi for France’s support for the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force 🇫🇷

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! #ClimateFinance #SolidarityLevies #Seville2025

Yesterday, the GSLTF co-hosted an event with @ChathamHouse at #LCAW2025, exploring the potential of solidarity levies for climate finance. In a high-level panel, Ali Mohamed 🇰🇪, Benoît Faraco 🇫🇷, Anna Aberg 🇸🇪 & Avinash Persaud 🇧🇧 made clear: 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/ #ClimateFinance #FFD4

🚨 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

💡 Can taxing polluting industries help fund climate action? 💡 We have partnered with the Environment and Society Centre @ChathamHouse for a crucial #LCAW discussion on #solidaritylevies. 🗓️ 25 June | 17:00 – 18:00 BST 📍 Joseph Gaggero Hall, Chatham House, London & online Speakers include: 🔹@ButlerCreon @ChathamHouse 🔹Ali Mohamed, @ClimateEnvoyKe 🔹 @AvinashPersau15, Inter-American Development Bank 🔗 Register today! chathamhouse.org/events/all/res…