Towards an orderly and just global energy transition

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Authors: Peter J. Newell
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Abstract

It is ever more apparent that ambitious climate goals cannot be met without orchestrated efforts to support a fair phase out of fossil fuels.This paper explores both mini-lateral 'club' and multilateral approaches to a global transition away from fossil fuels amid the challenge of both providing an ordered and just transition while disrupting the power and control that incumbent fossil interests wield over energy and political systems to inhibit such transitions.It explores the potential and limits of phase out clubs and the growing momentum behind calls for a new international treaty to regulate and limit the production of fossil fuels in order to support such a transition.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Climate Change Policy and Economics Global Energy Security and Policy Sustainability and Climate Change Governance

Publication details

Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN