EUPHA signs letter from the health community calling for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

With this letter, the health community joins academics, scientists, Nobel laureates, cities, faith leaders and young people in calling for a treaty to stop fossil fuels. The health letter builds directly on the call in the Healthy Climate Prescription letter to "deliver a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels", which EUPHA signed in September 2021.

There are concerning health risks and significant health costs associated with every stage of fossil fuel production and use. These are outlined in the this briefing note. Like the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, the proposed Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty will aim to be an evidence-based international agreement to control a category of substances well-known to be harmful to human health.

Sign the letter, too. Either as individual or on behalf of your organisation.