DEVELOPING VALUES AND IDEALS FOR A FOSSIL FUEL NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY

The report outlines a framework for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty based on three foundational values: justice, rights, and the public good. It details a vision for a post-fossil fuel future characterised by self-determination and thriving ecosystems, while identifying risks such as 'false solutions' and 'treaty fatigue'. The document proposes operationalising the treaty through national laws, regional energy sovereignty, and global targets based on historic responsibility and the 'polluter pays' principle.

• The proposed Treaty is built upon three central pillars: a 'Just Transition' to renewable energy, 'Non-proliferation' to end new fossil fuel exploration and production, and a 'Fair Phase Out' of existing production aligned with the 1.5°C goal.
• Justice within the Treaty framework is defined as being equitable, enforceable, holistic, and post-extractive, specifically requiring wealthy industrialised nations to lead production cuts due to their historic responsibility for total emissions.
• The framework emphasises the protection of a wide array of human rights, including the right to life, health, and intergenerational rights, while specifically highlighting the need to protect environmental defenders and ensure the 'free prior and informed consent' of Indigenous Peoples.
• To ensure the 'public good' is prioritised over private interests, the report suggests precluding individuals with conflicts of interest from negotiations and redirecting resources from corporate interests to community needs and ecosystem well-being.
• Participants identified 'false solutions' as a significant risk, specifically arguing that the Treaty should exclude reliance on carbon capture and storage to meet the 1.5°C target.
• The report identifies 'treaty fatigue' and the 'dilution of ambition' by corporate power as risks, proposing a bottom-up development approach and strict transparency requirements to mitigate these effects.
• Operationalisation at the national level would involve amending energy supply regimes, implementing progressive taxation, and creating transparency disclosures for financial actors supporting fossil fuels.
• At the regional and global levels, the report advocates for energy sovereignty through technology sharing, the application of the 'polluter pays' principle, and the use of 'Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities' (CBDR-RC).
• The vision for a post-fossil fuel future includes 'degrowth' and 'decolonial economies' to reduce the need for further extraction of critical minerals and metals required for renewable energy.

APA

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative (2024). DEVELOPING VALUES AND IDEALS FOR A FOSSIL FUEL NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY. https://www.fossilfueltreaty.org/s/Principles-Report-update-May-2024.pdf

Chicago

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative. DEVELOPING VALUES AND IDEALS FOR A FOSSIL FUEL NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY. 2024. https://www.fossilfueltreaty.org/s/Principles-Report-update-May-2024.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{fossilfuelnonproliferationtreatyinitiative2024developing, author = {{Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative}}, title = {{DEVELOPING VALUES AND IDEALS FOR A FOSSIL FUEL NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY}}, institution = {Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative}, year = {2024}, month = may, url = {https://www.fossilfueltreaty.org/s/Principles-Report-update-May-2024.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }