Micronesia backs fossil‑fuel non‑proliferation approach, urges orderly transition

Vice President Aron Palik said Micronesia "endorses the proposed fossil fuel non‑proliferation treaty" and described an orderly transition away from fossil fuels as inseparable from geopolitical and economic realities. He warned that instability in fuel markets and conflicts increase vulnerability for small island developing states that face high fuel costs and supply disruption.

Palik argued renewables such as solar, wind and ocean‑based technologies can strengthen energy security and lower emissions, and recommended accelerating the transition to resilient, affordable, and community‑centered renewable energy systems. He tied energy policy to economic necessity rather than ideology, noting that shifts to renewables can reduce dependence on external markets and bolster energy security.