POURQUOI NOUS AVONS BESOIN D'UN TRAITÉ SUR LES COMBUSTIBLES FOSSILES

The briefing advocates for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to address the climate crisis by targeting the supply side of fossil fuels. It argues that existing frameworks like the Paris Agreement are insufficient because they focus on emissions rather than production. The proposed treaty would focus on three pillars: non-proliferation of new fuels, an equitable phase-out of existing production, and a global just transition. The document outlines necessary international cooperation, including new coalitions like the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) and tools like the Global Fossil Fuel Register, while drawing parallels to successful treaties on nuclear weapons and landmines.

• Fossil fuel industries are the primary driver of climate change, accounting for more than 75% of all historical carbon dioxide emissions since the industrial revolution.
• Current government production plans for 2030 will result in emissions more than double what is compatible with the 1.5°C warming limit; to meet this goal, global fossil fuel production must decrease by at least 6% annually between 2020 and 2030.
• The Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC are insufficient for eliminating fossil fuels because they do not directly limit market forces and financial incentives for infrastructure expansion, and they do not explicitly mention fossil fuels.
• A successful transition requires a three-pronged approach: stopping all new exploration and production (non-proliferation), phasing out current production equitably with wealthier nations transitioning faster, and supporting a global just transition for workers and communities.
• The document proposes several international cooperation mechanisms to support the treaty, including the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) for governments wanting to end production, the Global Fossil Fuel Register for transparency, and the potential creation of a World Commission on Fossil Fuels.
• Delaying the transition from fossil fuels creates significant risks, including the creation of stranded assets, financial instability, and the potential for dangerous geo-engineering.

APA

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative (2023). POURQUOI NOUS AVONS BESOIN D'UN TRAITÉ SUR LES COMBUSTIBLES FOSSILES. https://www.fossilfueltreaty.org/s/Why-We-Need-A-Fossil-Fuel-Non-Proliferation-Treaty-FR.pdf

Chicago

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative. POURQUOI NOUS AVONS BESOIN D'UN TRAITÉ SUR LES COMBUSTIBLES FOSSILES. 2023. https://www.fossilfueltreaty.org/s/Why-We-Need-A-Fossil-Fuel-Non-Proliferation-Treaty-FR.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{fossilfuelnonproliferationtreatyinitiative2023pourquoi, author = {{Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative}}, title = {{POURQUOI NOUS AVONS BESOIN D'UN TRAITÉ SUR LES COMBUSTIBLES FOSSILES}}, institution = {Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative}, year = {2023}, month = may, url = {https://www.fossilfueltreaty.org/s/Why-We-Need-A-Fossil-Fuel-Non-Proliferation-Treaty-FR.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }