International recommendation

Negative impacts of fossil fuels on children

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
Theme:
Climate change and the environment
Populations of concern:
Children
Relevant CRC articles:
Art. 24 – HealthArt. 27 – Adequate standard of livingArt. 6 – Right to life, survival and development
Source:
CRC/C/NOR/CO/5-6, para. 27

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Policies, strategies, and action plans
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentMinistry of Petroleum and Energy

In the light of the State party’s exploitation of fossil fuels, the Committee recommends that it increase its focus on alternative energy and establish safeguards to protect children, both in the State party as well as abroad, from the negative impacts of fossil fuels.