The same day marked the kickoff of Divest-Invest Individual, a coalition of individual investors pledging to make the same choice. More than 650 individuals—with investments totaling $2.6 billion—announced their intention to divest from fossil fuels. At a press conference in New York City on Monday, speakers from among the initial signatories to Divest-Invest Individual said they were motivated by both ethical and financial interests. He called on world leaders to freeze further exploration for new fossil fuel sources. “Divest from fossil fuels and invest in a clean energy future,” Tutu said.