Supporting Renewable Energy Transitions in Oil-Dependent Developing Countries

General Assembly

Committee: [Insert Committee Name — e.g., Second Committee (Economic and Financial) or Environmental Committee]
Topic: Facilitating the Transition from Oil-Based Economies to Renewable Energy in Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs)
Sponsor: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Co-Sponsors: [To be determined during conference — suggested: Germany, Kenya, Barbados, and India]

The General Assembly,

Recalling the commitments made under the Paris Agreement (2015) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), to promote sustainable energy access and combat climate change,

Recognizing the disproportionate reliance of many Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs) on fossil fuels—particularly oil—for economic growth, energy supply, and export revenue, which poses challenges to their sustainable development,

Acknowledging the United Kingdom’s historical expertise in energy transitions, including its shift from coal to renewable sources and its pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, as well as its commitment to supporting global climate initiatives,

Noting with concern the economic vulnerabilities of LEDCs, including volatile oil prices, stranded assets, and limited access to capital for renewable energy infrastructure, which hinder their ability to transition,

Emphasizing the need for international cooperation, technology transfer, and financial assistance to ensure an equitable and just energy transition that does not exacerbate poverty or inequality in LEDCs,

Expressing appreciation for existing initiatives such as the Clean Energy Ministerial and the Powering Past Coal Alliance, while identifying the need for targeted mechanisms to address the unique challenges faced by oil-dependent LEDCs,

Hereby resolves to:

1. Establish a Global Energy Transition Partnership (GETP):

a. Create a UN-led partnership, co-chaired by developed and developing nations, to coordinate efforts in supporting LEDCs’ transition from oil-based economies to renewable energy systems;
b. Task the GETP with conducting biennial assessments of energy needs and transition progress in LEDCs, reporting findings to the General Assembly.

2. Mobilize Financial Support:

a. Urge developed nations and international financial institutions—including the World Bank and IMF—to contribute to a Renewable Energy Transition Fund (RETF), aiming to raise $50 billion annually by 2030;
b. Allocate RETF resources to subsidize renewable energy projects in LEDCs, prioritizing solar, wind, and hydropower based on local feasibility, with at least 40% of funds directed to small-scale, community-led initiatives.

3. Facilitate Technology Transfer and Capacity Building:

a. Encourage technology-sharing agreements between developed nations and LEDCs, including the provision of low-cost solar panels, wind turbines, and energy storage solutions;
b. Establish Regional Renewable Energy Training Centers in LEDCs, supported by UN technical assistance, to train local workforces in the design, installation, and maintenance of renewable energy systems.

4. Support Economic Diversification:

a. Promote the development of Green Economic Transition Plans (GETPs) for oil-dependent LEDCs, tailored to national circumstances, to shift revenue streams toward sustainable sectors such as ecotourism, agriculture, and green manufacturing;
b. Request the UN Development Programme (UNDP) to provide expertise and seed funding for pilot diversification projects in at least 10 LEDCs by 2027.

5. Ensure a Just Transition:

a. Call for the integration of social safety nets, such as retraining programs and income support, for workers displaced from the oil sector in LEDCs, funded through international partnerships;
b. Urge all nations to uphold the rights of vulnerable populations, including women and Indigenous communities, in the planning and implementation of renewable energy projects.

6. Enhance Global Accountability:

a. Request the UN Secretary-General to submit an annual report, starting in 2026, on the progress of LEDCs in transitioning to renewable energy, highlighting best practices and gaps;
b. Invite the International Energy Agency (IEA) to develop standardized metrics for measuring the economic and environmental impacts of energy transitions in LEDCs.

Concludes by reaffirming its commitment to a sustainable, inclusive, and equitable global energy future, ensuring that no nation is left behind in the shift to renewable energy.