VALUES AND IDEALS FOR A FOSSIL FUEL TREATY

The document presents a framework of values for a proposed Fossil Fuel Treaty, emphasizing a just transition, non-proliferation of fossil fuels, and a fair phase-out. It advocates for centering the public good over private interests, redressing global imbalances through the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC), and protecting human rights and Indigenous self-determination. The text identifies risks such as 'false solutions' and 'dilution of ambition' and proposes operational strategies at national, regional, and global levels to ensure accountability and equity.

• The proposed Fossil Fuel Treaty is built upon three primary pillars: a just transition to renewable energy and economic diversification, the non-proliferation of fossil fuels, and a fair phase-out of existing production where nations with higher historical emissions transition fastest.
• To ensure the treaty serves the public good, it must prioritize community renewable energy and decarbonization of sectors like food and health while avoiding 'false solutions' such as carbon markets, carbon capture and storage, gas, or nuclear power, unless they support deeper emissions reductions.
• Justice within the treaty framework requires wealthy industrialized nations to lead production cuts due to their disproportionate historical responsibility for emissions and per capita consumption, adhering to the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC).
• The document emphasizes the protection of human rights and Indigenous peoples' rights, specifically the requirement for full prior and informed consent for projects on their lands and the need for an intersectional approach to protect marginalized groups.
• Consultation participants identified three main risks to the treaty's success: the pursuit of 'false solutions' over regulatory phase-outs, 'treaty fatigue' caused by delayed negotiation processes, and the 'dilution of ambition' regarding operational provisions.

APA

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative (n.d.). VALUES AND IDEALS FOR A FOSSIL FUEL TREATY. https://www.fossilfueltreaty.org/values-and-ideals

Chicago

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative. VALUES AND IDEALS FOR A FOSSIL FUEL TREATY. n.d. https://www.fossilfueltreaty.org/values-and-ideals.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{fossilfuelnonproliferationtreatyinitiativendvalues, author = {{Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative}}, title = {{VALUES AND IDEALS FOR A FOSSIL FUEL TREATY}}, publisher = {Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative}, url = {https://www.fossilfueltreaty.org/values-and-ideals}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }