SUS-POL
@suspol.bsky.social
The SUS-POL research programme at the University of Sussex is exploring a radical new approach to climate governance: one that centres fossil fuel production.
For more info, visit: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/projects/sus-pol/about
For more info, visit: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/projects/sus-pol/about
🛢️We cannot lose sight of phasing out fossil fuels.
@freddiedaley.bsky.social and @peternewell.bsky.social have a piece in The National Interest pushing back on the “build now, break later” mantra in the energy transition.
nationalinterest.org/blog/energy-...
A 🧵 on why that approach is risky👇
@freddiedaley.bsky.social and @peternewell.bsky.social have a piece in The National Interest pushing back on the “build now, break later” mantra in the energy transition.
nationalinterest.org/blog/energy-...
A 🧵 on why that approach is risky👇
We Cannot Lose Sight of Phasing Out Fossil Fuels
Phasing out the use of fossil fuels, not just simply rebuilding low-carbon systems, should be the goal of COP30.
nationalinterest.org
November 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🛢️We cannot lose sight of phasing out fossil fuels.
@freddiedaley.bsky.social and @peternewell.bsky.social have a piece in The National Interest pushing back on the “build now, break later” mantra in the energy transition.
nationalinterest.org/blog/energy-...
A 🧵 on why that approach is risky👇
@freddiedaley.bsky.social and @peternewell.bsky.social have a piece in The National Interest pushing back on the “build now, break later” mantra in the energy transition.
nationalinterest.org/blog/energy-...
A 🧵 on why that approach is risky👇
📣 New blog from the University of Amsterdam’s CLIFF project team asking:
'Can the Global South exercise its right to develop while the world must leave fossil fuels underground?' 🧵
www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
'Can the Global South exercise its right to develop while the world must leave fossil fuels underground?' 🧵
www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
Reconciling the Global South’s Right to Develop with Leaving Fossil Fuels Underground
The Global South is home to 78% of unburnable reserves, which raises urgent questions of equity, justice and the right to development.
www.sussex.ac.uk
October 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
📣 New blog from the University of Amsterdam’s CLIFF project team asking:
'Can the Global South exercise its right to develop while the world must leave fossil fuels underground?' 🧵
www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
'Can the Global South exercise its right to develop while the world must leave fossil fuels underground?' 🧵
www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
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Amazing contribution from @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social at the @fossiltreaty.bsky.social virtual summit. Grateful for her conviction that ‘the fossil fuel treaty is making the future liveable for humans & more than humans alike’. @suspol.bsky.social @sussexfss.bsky.social @andrewsimms.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Amazing contribution from @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social at the @fossiltreaty.bsky.social virtual summit. Grateful for her conviction that ‘the fossil fuel treaty is making the future liveable for humans & more than humans alike’. @suspol.bsky.social @sussexfss.bsky.social @andrewsimms.bsky.social
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New paper with Kyla Tienhaara & Harro van Asselt in Global Policy exploring whether climate clubs might be able to resist ISDS measures being used to slow the energy transition onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @suspol.bsky.social @sussexsrp.bsky.social
Radical Reform of the International Investment Treaty Regime: A Role for Climate Clubs?
There is growing concern that provisions in international investment treaties are being used to delay the critically needed transition away from fossil fuels. Although various procedural and substant...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:44 AM
New paper with Kyla Tienhaara & Harro van Asselt in Global Policy exploring whether climate clubs might be able to resist ISDS measures being used to slow the energy transition onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @suspol.bsky.social @sussexsrp.bsky.social
📣 NEW BLOG 📣
Are “phase-out clubs” the new frontier in global climate governance? 🌍
Florentine Koppenborg analyzed 6 major coalitions like the Global Methane Pledge and Powering Past Coal Alliance.
Here’s what she found out 🧵
Are “phase-out clubs” the new frontier in global climate governance? 🌍
Florentine Koppenborg analyzed 6 major coalitions like the Global Methane Pledge and Powering Past Coal Alliance.
Here’s what she found out 🧵
August 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
📣 NEW BLOG 📣
Are “phase-out clubs” the new frontier in global climate governance? 🌍
Florentine Koppenborg analyzed 6 major coalitions like the Global Methane Pledge and Powering Past Coal Alliance.
Here’s what she found out 🧵
Are “phase-out clubs” the new frontier in global climate governance? 🌍
Florentine Koppenborg analyzed 6 major coalitions like the Global Methane Pledge and Powering Past Coal Alliance.
Here’s what she found out 🧵
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What does the ICJ advisory opinion mean for fossil fuel production? I wrote for @suspol.bsky.social on this question: www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro... #AOLetsGo
What does the International Court of Justice ruling mean for fossil fuel phase outs?
The world must phase out fossil fuel production to achieve the Paris Agreement. This isn't just a scientific demand, it is now a legal imperative.
www.sussex.ac.uk
July 29, 2025 at 9:28 AM
What does the ICJ advisory opinion mean for fossil fuel production? I wrote for @suspol.bsky.social on this question: www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro... #AOLetsGo
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What does the ICJ climate opinion mean for #FossilFuels?
According to the advisory opinion:
➡️Production, licensing & subsidizing of fossil fuels could breach int’l law
➡️Phase out standards vary with state capabilities
@nataliejones.bsky.social | @suspol.bsky.social www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
According to the advisory opinion:
➡️Production, licensing & subsidizing of fossil fuels could breach int’l law
➡️Phase out standards vary with state capabilities
@nataliejones.bsky.social | @suspol.bsky.social www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
What does the International Court of Justice ruling mean for fossil fuel phase outs?
The world must phase out fossil fuel production to achieve the Paris Agreement. This isn't just a scientific demand, it is now a legal imperative.
www.sussex.ac.uk
July 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
What does the ICJ climate opinion mean for #FossilFuels?
According to the advisory opinion:
➡️Production, licensing & subsidizing of fossil fuels could breach int’l law
➡️Phase out standards vary with state capabilities
@nataliejones.bsky.social | @suspol.bsky.social www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
According to the advisory opinion:
➡️Production, licensing & subsidizing of fossil fuels could breach int’l law
➡️Phase out standards vary with state capabilities
@nataliejones.bsky.social | @suspol.bsky.social www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
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In a landmark opinion, the ICJ found that phasing out fossil fuels isn’t just a scientific demand—it’s a legal imperative.
IISD’s @nataliejones.bsky.social takes a closer look at what the court said on fossil fuels + what it could mean for efforts to phase them out.
@suspol.bsky.social
IISD’s @nataliejones.bsky.social takes a closer look at what the court said on fossil fuels + what it could mean for efforts to phase them out.
@suspol.bsky.social
What does the International Court of Justice ruling mean for fossil fuel phase outs?
The world must phase out fossil fuel production to achieve the Paris Agreement. This isn't just a scientific demand, it is now a legal imperative.
www.sussex.ac.uk
August 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
In a landmark opinion, the ICJ found that phasing out fossil fuels isn’t just a scientific demand—it’s a legal imperative.
IISD’s @nataliejones.bsky.social takes a closer look at what the court said on fossil fuels + what it could mean for efforts to phase them out.
@suspol.bsky.social
IISD’s @nataliejones.bsky.social takes a closer look at what the court said on fossil fuels + what it could mean for efforts to phase them out.
@suspol.bsky.social
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⚠️Who should phase out fossil fuels first?⚠️
As countries confront the need to ditch oil, gas, and coal to meet climate goals, one question looms:
Which nations should move first and fastest?
@lslothuus.bsky.social offers a geopolitical approach to answering this question
🧵
As countries confront the need to ditch oil, gas, and coal to meet climate goals, one question looms:
Which nations should move first and fastest?
@lslothuus.bsky.social offers a geopolitical approach to answering this question
🧵
July 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
⚠️Who should phase out fossil fuels first?⚠️
As countries confront the need to ditch oil, gas, and coal to meet climate goals, one question looms:
Which nations should move first and fastest?
@lslothuus.bsky.social offers a geopolitical approach to answering this question
🧵
As countries confront the need to ditch oil, gas, and coal to meet climate goals, one question looms:
Which nations should move first and fastest?
@lslothuus.bsky.social offers a geopolitical approach to answering this question
🧵
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nice thread outlining @lslothuus.bsky.social's new article on a geopolitical approach to fossil fuel phase-out
⚠️Who should phase out fossil fuels first?⚠️
As countries confront the need to ditch oil, gas, and coal to meet climate goals, one question looms:
Which nations should move first and fastest?
@lslothuus.bsky.social offers a geopolitical approach to answering this question
🧵
As countries confront the need to ditch oil, gas, and coal to meet climate goals, one question looms:
Which nations should move first and fastest?
@lslothuus.bsky.social offers a geopolitical approach to answering this question
🧵
July 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM
nice thread outlining @lslothuus.bsky.social's new article on a geopolitical approach to fossil fuel phase-out
⚠️Who should phase out fossil fuels first?⚠️
As countries confront the need to ditch oil, gas, and coal to meet climate goals, one question looms:
Which nations should move first and fastest?
@lslothuus.bsky.social offers a geopolitical approach to answering this question
🧵
As countries confront the need to ditch oil, gas, and coal to meet climate goals, one question looms:
Which nations should move first and fastest?
@lslothuus.bsky.social offers a geopolitical approach to answering this question
🧵
July 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
⚠️Who should phase out fossil fuels first?⚠️
As countries confront the need to ditch oil, gas, and coal to meet climate goals, one question looms:
Which nations should move first and fastest?
@lslothuus.bsky.social offers a geopolitical approach to answering this question
🧵
As countries confront the need to ditch oil, gas, and coal to meet climate goals, one question looms:
Which nations should move first and fastest?
@lslothuus.bsky.social offers a geopolitical approach to answering this question
🧵
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The UK gov has just published new guidance for environmental impact assessments for oil & gas projects. Despite reports/industry spin, it includes a genuinely robust, credible approach to assessing the emissions caused by burning oil & gas. Let's take a look! 🧵
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2525207...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2525207...
Rosebank & Jackdaw fields face 'tightened' approval process
Last year, the Supreme Court ruled that firms must account for emissions created by the burning of fossil fuels.
www.heraldscotland.com
June 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The UK gov has just published new guidance for environmental impact assessments for oil & gas projects. Despite reports/industry spin, it includes a genuinely robust, credible approach to assessing the emissions caused by burning oil & gas. Let's take a look! 🧵
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2525207...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2525207...
This is a really great deep dive from @climatechangenews.com on what a @fossiltreaty.bsky.social could look like and the challenges it must navigate.
The piece features extensive insight from SUS-POL's @peternewell.bsky.social 👇
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/06/17/w...
The piece features extensive insight from SUS-POL's @peternewell.bsky.social 👇
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/06/17/w...
What could a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty look like?
As climate negotiations get underway in Bonn, an initiative set up to work on a pact against fossil fuels is discussing its structure and ways to promote the phase-out of coal, oil and gas
www.climatechangenews.com
June 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
This is a really great deep dive from @climatechangenews.com on what a @fossiltreaty.bsky.social could look like and the challenges it must navigate.
The piece features extensive insight from SUS-POL's @peternewell.bsky.social 👇
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/06/17/w...
The piece features extensive insight from SUS-POL's @peternewell.bsky.social 👇
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/06/17/w...
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What could a fossil treaty look like? Article about our workshop in Bonn www.climatechangenews.com/2025/06/17/w... @fossilfueltreaty.bsky.social @suspol.bsky.social @sussexfss.bsky.social @sussexsrp.bsky.social
What could a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty look like?
As climate negotiations get underway in Bonn, an initiative set up to work on a pact against fossil fuels is discussing its structure and ways to promote the phase-out of coal, oil and gas
www.climatechangenews.com
June 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
What could a fossil treaty look like? Article about our workshop in Bonn www.climatechangenews.com/2025/06/17/w... @fossilfueltreaty.bsky.social @suspol.bsky.social @sussexfss.bsky.social @sussexsrp.bsky.social
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📝New publication!
Fossil fuel phaseouts must incorporate:
1. 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 incl. 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘁
2. 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲
3. 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀
Read and share: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Fossil fuel phaseouts must incorporate:
1. 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 incl. 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘁
2. 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲
3. 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀
Read and share: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Who Should Phase Out Fossil Fuels First? A Geopolitical Approach to Determining the Sequencing of Fossil Fuel Phaseouts
Fossil fuel production must be phased out globally to decarbonise human society. Yet some countries should phase out sooner than others. Determining the order in which countries should phase out pr...
www.tandfonline.com
June 16, 2025 at 9:52 AM
📝New publication!
Fossil fuel phaseouts must incorporate:
1. 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 incl. 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘁
2. 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲
3. 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀
Read and share: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Fossil fuel phaseouts must incorporate:
1. 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 incl. 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘁
2. 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲
3. 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀
Read and share: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Who Should Phase Out Fossil Fuels First? Important new paper from @suspol.bsky.social colleague @lslothuus.bsky.social on the geopolitics of fossil fuel phase out @sussexfss.bsky.social @fossilexit.bsky.social
📝New publication!
Fossil fuel phaseouts must incorporate:
1. 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 incl. 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘁
2. 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲
3. 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀
Read and share: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Fossil fuel phaseouts must incorporate:
1. 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 incl. 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘁
2. 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲
3. 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀
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Who Should Phase Out Fossil Fuels First? A Geopolitical Approach to Determining the Sequencing of Fossil Fuel Phaseouts
Fossil fuel production must be phased out globally to decarbonise human society. Yet some countries should phase out sooner than others. Determining the order in which countries should phase out pr...
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June 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Who Should Phase Out Fossil Fuels First? Important new paper from @suspol.bsky.social colleague @lslothuus.bsky.social on the geopolitics of fossil fuel phase out @sussexfss.bsky.social @fossilexit.bsky.social
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Fossil fuel companies will try to sue states that ban new or existing production. When I speak with powerful actors in energy policy, this fear is a central concern in how governments think about the risks of phasing out fossil fuels. Here is an important intervention in how to reduce those risks:
🌍 Phasing out fossil fuels is essential - but what if governments get sued for it?
A new blog for SUS-POL from @iisd.org explores a crucial question for climate action. How can countries move away from fossil fuels without triggering costly investor lawsuits?
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A new blog for SUS-POL from @iisd.org explores a crucial question for climate action. How can countries move away from fossil fuels without triggering costly investor lawsuits?
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June 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Fossil fuel companies will try to sue states that ban new or existing production. When I speak with powerful actors in energy policy, this fear is a central concern in how governments think about the risks of phasing out fossil fuels. Here is an important intervention in how to reduce those risks:
🌍 Phasing out fossil fuels is essential - but what if governments get sued for it?
A new blog for SUS-POL from @iisd.org explores a crucial question for climate action. How can countries move away from fossil fuels without triggering costly investor lawsuits?
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A new blog for SUS-POL from @iisd.org explores a crucial question for climate action. How can countries move away from fossil fuels without triggering costly investor lawsuits?
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June 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
🌍 Phasing out fossil fuels is essential - but what if governments get sued for it?
A new blog for SUS-POL from @iisd.org explores a crucial question for climate action. How can countries move away from fossil fuels without triggering costly investor lawsuits?
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A new blog for SUS-POL from @iisd.org explores a crucial question for climate action. How can countries move away from fossil fuels without triggering costly investor lawsuits?
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New blog from @freddiedaley.bsky.social & I about @suspol.bsky.social supply side policy in the UK summarising our article in @environmentalpol.bsky.social
New guest post!
Learning from the past while moving forward? Supply-side climate policy in the UK, a blog from @peternewell.bsky.social and @freddiedaley.bsky.social
environmentalpoliticsjournal.net/guest-posts/...
Learning from the past while moving forward? Supply-side climate policy in the UK, a blog from @peternewell.bsky.social and @freddiedaley.bsky.social
environmentalpoliticsjournal.net/guest-posts/...
June 11, 2025 at 7:02 AM
New blog from @freddiedaley.bsky.social & I about @suspol.bsky.social supply side policy in the UK summarising our article in @environmentalpol.bsky.social
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How do we move past fossil fuels? Join our event with Susana Muhamad, recent Minister for Environment under Petro in Colombia. Responses by @peternewell.bsky.social (@suspol.bsky.social) and Amiera Sawas (@fossiltreaty.bsky.social). 3pm this Friday at LSE. Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1372260551...
Susana Muhamad at LSE: Moving Past Fossil Fuels
Susana Muhamad, former Environment Minister in Gustavo Petro's government in Colombia, on the challenge of phasing out fossil fuels.
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May 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
How do we move past fossil fuels? Join our event with Susana Muhamad, recent Minister for Environment under Petro in Colombia. Responses by @peternewell.bsky.social (@suspol.bsky.social) and Amiera Sawas (@fossiltreaty.bsky.social). 3pm this Friday at LSE. Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1372260551...
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UK banks put £75bn into firms building fossil fuel mega projects
Nine London-based banks, including HSBC, NatWest, Barclays and Lloyds are involved in financing companies responsible for large-scale fossil fuel projects – analysis.
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Nine London-based banks, including HSBC, NatWest, Barclays and Lloyds are involved in financing companies responsible for large-scale fossil fuel projects – analysis.
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May 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
UK banks put £75bn into firms building fossil fuel mega projects
Nine London-based banks, including HSBC, NatWest, Barclays and Lloyds are involved in financing companies responsible for large-scale fossil fuel projects – analysis.
buff.ly/TyU2cAG
Nine London-based banks, including HSBC, NatWest, Barclays and Lloyds are involved in financing companies responsible for large-scale fossil fuel projects – analysis.
buff.ly/TyU2cAG
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One of the most important dimensions of the climate struggle is a rapid phaseout of coal. Sometimes popular political pressure can be complemented by legal action – the case of South Africa shows how:
What can a courtroom do when a government vows to “aggressively pursue” new coal?
In South Africa, the #CancelCoal campaign answered with a powerful win for climate and human rights.
🧵 on this new contribution to our project from Melanie Jean Murcott of UCT Law
www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
In South Africa, the #CancelCoal campaign answered with a powerful win for climate and human rights.
🧵 on this new contribution to our project from Melanie Jean Murcott of UCT Law
www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
The potential of human rights tools for resisting fossil fuel production: Lessons from the #CancelCoal case
Melanie Jean Murcott, Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town, reflects on a landmark case in South Africa on future coal extraction.
www.sussex.ac.uk
April 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
One of the most important dimensions of the climate struggle is a rapid phaseout of coal. Sometimes popular political pressure can be complemented by legal action – the case of South Africa shows how:
What can a courtroom do when a government vows to “aggressively pursue” new coal?
In South Africa, the #CancelCoal campaign answered with a powerful win for climate and human rights.
🧵 on this new contribution to our project from Melanie Jean Murcott of UCT Law
www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
In South Africa, the #CancelCoal campaign answered with a powerful win for climate and human rights.
🧵 on this new contribution to our project from Melanie Jean Murcott of UCT Law
www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
The potential of human rights tools for resisting fossil fuel production: Lessons from the #CancelCoal case
Melanie Jean Murcott, Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town, reflects on a landmark case in South Africa on future coal extraction.
www.sussex.ac.uk
April 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
What can a courtroom do when a government vows to “aggressively pursue” new coal?
In South Africa, the #CancelCoal campaign answered with a powerful win for climate and human rights.
🧵 on this new contribution to our project from Melanie Jean Murcott of UCT Law
www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
In South Africa, the #CancelCoal campaign answered with a powerful win for climate and human rights.
🧵 on this new contribution to our project from Melanie Jean Murcott of UCT Law
www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
New piece from @freddiedaley.bsky.social and @peternewell.bsky.social in @theconversation.com on the dangers of using concerns over to energy security to expand fossil fuel production 🛢️🌏
theconversation.com/energy-secur...
Here's a 🧵 on the main arguments...
theconversation.com/energy-secur...
Here's a 🧵 on the main arguments...
‘Energy security’ is being used to justify more fossil fuels – but this will only make us less secure
A global summit in London is set to decide on a new definition of energy security.
theconversation.com
April 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM
New piece from @freddiedaley.bsky.social and @peternewell.bsky.social in @theconversation.com on the dangers of using concerns over to energy security to expand fossil fuel production 🛢️🌏
theconversation.com/energy-secur...
Here's a 🧵 on the main arguments...
theconversation.com/energy-secur...
Here's a 🧵 on the main arguments...
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New analysis for @suspol.bsky.social exploring the fragility of fossil fuel-producing states in an age of competitive decarbonisation from Jared Miller and @tarungk91.bsky.social of @fletcherschool.bsky.social at Tufts University.
Quick 🧵 on the main arguments
www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
Quick 🧵 on the main arguments
www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
How Energy Transitions Challenge the Political Economy of Fragile Fossil Fuel-Producing Countries
Jared Miller & Tarun Gopalakrishnan (Fletcher School, Tufts University) examine the political and economic impacts on fossil fuel producers.
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April 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
New analysis for @suspol.bsky.social exploring the fragility of fossil fuel-producing states in an age of competitive decarbonisation from Jared Miller and @tarungk91.bsky.social of @fletcherschool.bsky.social at Tufts University.
Quick 🧵 on the main arguments
www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...
Quick 🧵 on the main arguments
www.sussex.ac.uk/research/pro...