MUTUALLY REINFORCING: HOW A FOSSIL FUEL NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY COMPLEMENTS THE PARIS AGREEMENT AND UNFCCC

The document outlines how a proposed Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty would fill a regulatory void by focusing on the supply side of fossil fuels, which is not explicitly addressed in the Paris Agreement or UNFCCC. It proposes a 'coalition of the willing' approach to set high ambition standards, using majority decision-making to avoid the consensus-based deadlocks of the UNFCCC. The treaty aims to end new fossil fuel expansion, phase out existing projects in line with a 1.5°C limit, and provide financial and technical support for a just transition for dependent communities and workers.

• There is a significant policy gap between emissions reduction commitments and fossil fuel production, as the Paris Agreement does not explicitly mention or constrain the production of coal, oil, or gas.
• The proposed Fossil Fuel Treaty is built on three primary pillars: ending the expansion of new projects, implementing an equitable phase-out of existing infrastructure aligned with a 1.5°C limit, and enabling a just transition for dependent workers and economies.
• Unlike the consensus-based decision-making of the UNFCCC, where a single country can effectively veto an outcome, the Fossil Fuel Treaty intends to use majority decision-making to prevent a small number of states from blocking ambitious action.
• The treaty would adopt a 'coalition of the willing' model, allowing progressive states to establish new international norms and put political and reputational pressure on non-party states, similar to the Landmine Ban Treaty.
• The treaty is designed to be complementary to the Paris Agreement by providing a specific implementation mechanism for the 1.5°C temperature goal, which can then be reflected in countries' Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
• The scope of the proposed treaty extends beyond climate change to address impacts on health, human rights, peace, security, and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

APA

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative (2025). MUTUALLY REINFORCING: HOW A FOSSIL FUEL NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY COMPLEMENTS THE PARIS AGREEMENT AND UNFCCC. https://www.fossilfueltreaty.org/s/Mutually-Reinforcing-How-a-Fossil-Fuel-Non-Proliferation-Treaty-complements-the-Paris-Agreement-and.pdf

Chicago

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative. MUTUALLY REINFORCING: HOW A FOSSIL FUEL NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY COMPLEMENTS THE PARIS AGREEMENT AND UNFCCC. 2025. https://www.fossilfueltreaty.org/s/Mutually-Reinforcing-How-a-Fossil-Fuel-Non-Proliferation-Treaty-complements-the-Paris-Agreement-and.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{fossilfuelnonproliferationtreatyinitiative2025mutually, author = {{Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative}}, title = {{MUTUALLY REINFORCING: HOW A FOSSIL FUEL NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY COMPLEMENTS THE PARIS AGREEMENT AND UNFCCC}}, institution = {Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative}, year = {2025}, month = mar, url = {https://www.fossilfueltreaty.org/s/Mutually-Reinforcing-How-a-Fossil-Fuel-Non-Proliferation-Treaty-complements-the-Paris-Agreement-and.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }