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Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
The Paris Agreement sets a benchmark for global climate action through its temperature goal. However, despite fossil fuels being clearly identified as the main driver of the climate crisis, they are not mentioned once in the world’s leading climate agreement.
Addressing only emissions reductions and demand without fossil fuel supply has allowed countries and companies to claim to be climate leaders while continuing to open, approve and fun new fossil fuel projects.
This is why the Paris Agreement must be complemented by a new Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty that will: 1) Immediately end expansion of new coal, oil and gas production; 2) wind down existing production in line with the Paris Agreement target of 1.5 degrees Celsius in a manner that is not only fast but also fair; and 3) a just transition with global support to ensure no workers, community or country are left behind.
The good news is that a rapid global exit from coal, oil and gas is possible. The world has more than enough renewable energy resources to meet energy demands of every person on Earth.
Governments must now work together to ensure the global transition away from fossil fuels is fast and fair. You can join the call for a fossil fuel treaty and learn more here: https://fossilfueltreaty.org/