Bill > SR95

This Resolution affirms Hawaii's continued dedication to the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement, which aims to limit global warming, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 global goals for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. It also formally endorses the concept of a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, a proposed international agreement to end new fossil fuel exploration and expansion, phase out existing production in line with climate targets, and support equitable transitions to clean energy. The resolution acknowledges the scientific consensus on human-caused climate change, the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) to prevent catastrophic warming, and the already visible impacts of climate change in Hawaii, such as rising sea levels and more severe storms. It highlights the disproportionate impact of fossil fuel expansion on vulnerable communities and emphasizes the economic benefits of transitioning to clean energy, urging the U.S. government to support the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative.