The Hague Bans Street Ads for Fossil Fuels

The Hague, the third-largest city in the Netherlands, announced a ban on street advertising for fossil fuels. The decision, driven by the Party for the Animals, aligns with similar moves by global cities like Amsterdam, Edinburgh, and Sydney. The city aims to be climate-neutral by 2030.

The Hague has officially announced a ban on street advertising for fossil fuels, according to a notice published on Friday on the Dutch city's website.

The third-largest city in the Netherlands took this decision following a proposal by the Party for the Animals, an animal welfare-focused political party. The ban, approved by the city council on Thursday, will come into effect from January and will apply to billboards and freestanding advertising screens.

This move aligns The Hague with other cities like Amsterdam, Edinburgh, and Sydney, which have already implemented similar restrictions. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been a staunch advocate for such bans, emphasizing the global need to reduce fossil-fuel advertising. The Hague aims to be climate-neutral by 2030.

(With inputs from agencies.)