Amsterdam approves legal ban on fossil fuel advertisements

3 articles · Updated · FRANCE 24 English · Apr 27

The Dutch city becomes the world's first capital to adopt such a measure, targeting adverts for flights, cruise ships and petrol cars.
The move places Amsterdam among cities removing high-emission product advertising from public spaces as authorities seek to curb climate-warming behaviour.
After the decision, Dutch activists called for similar restrictions nationwide, reflecting a broader push to limit promotion of fossil fuel-linked consumption.

As Amsterdam’s fossil fuel ad ban begins, will it change behavior or just drive marketing into the shadows?

Cities are now banning fossil fuel ads. Can these local laws truly challenge the global energy industry's power?