People in Cardigan were being urged to lobby their Senedd members to support an international fossil fuel treaty.

A stall was set up in the town centre, inviting passers-by to write to their members of the Senedd, asking them to back the initiative.

The event was part of a Global Day of Action to demand climate justice.

Visitors to the stall were surprised to see 'Keir Starmer' showing interest, with someone in a Keir Starmer mask posting the first letter in the special postbox.

One of the organisers, retired Welsh teacher Philippa Gibson, said: "The COP29 meeting is taking place in Azerbaijan this week but is making very slow progress as oil lobbyists and petro states such as Azerbaijan itself are overwhelming in their influence, meaning that serious climate action and reducing fossil fuel dependency isn’t happening.

"But ordinary people across the world are saying that it's time for a fossil-free future.

"The climate crisis is already threatening Welsh communities; sea level rises are eroding Welsh coastlines, while extreme weather endangers lives, homes and food security, with the shockwaves felt across the economy."

David Grace, a physics teacher, also helped at the stall.

He said: "These same threats are felt acutely by the Pacific Island states – some of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world – who are spearheading the Fossil Fuel Treaty campaign.

"Their survival depends on a successful global transition away from fossil fuels.

"Wales has a duty to stand with them and support their demands."

The organisers believe that Wales has a significant opportunity to lead on climate action by joining the growing global movement in support of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

13 nations, the World Health Organisation, the European Parliament, and thousands of organisations are already backing this initiative.

Many people in Cardigan seemed to agree with the cause, as the postbox on the stall quickly filled up with letters and postcards to the Senedd.

A mother of young children, who campaigns with the group Parents for Future, was another helper at the stall.

She said: "By endorsing this treaty, the Welsh government would be aligning with existing Welsh policies and commitments.

"As part of a global effort, Wales can set an example, showing the world that early action is key to preventing climate disaster.

"This is desperately needed for the sake of all children, both here in Wales and in more vulnerable countries abroad."

The Keir Starmer mask was made by Bim Mason.