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The aim is to advocate for an international treaty to phase out coal mining and burning by 2030, addressing climate change and health issues.

A coal elimination treaty 2030: Fast tracking climate change mitigation, global health and security

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Proposal for a treaty to phase out coal by 2030, aiming to improve climate resilience and public health.

The aim is to advocate for an international treaty to phase out coal mining and burning by 2030, addressing climate change and health issues.
Presents an integrated case for the Coal Elimination Treaty based on environmental, health, and security concerns.
Specifies design principles for the treaty.
Proposes three negotiation pathways for implementing the treaty.
Establishes a framework to reduce global emissions and combat climate change effectively.
Empowers climate-vulnerable states and promotes high-ambition approaches.
Stigmatizes coal usage to prevent severe climate impacts.

Burke et al. (2020) studied this question.

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