environment on which we all depend. There can no longer be any doubt that climate change interferes with the enjoyment of human rights recognized and protected by international law.21 In May 2015, the Climate Vulnerable Forum, chaired by the Philippines, submitted a memorandum and three independent reports to Ms. Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC Secretariat. The independent reports are appended herewith as Annexes “B,” “B-1,” “B-2,” and “B-3” respectively. Based on the reports, the Climate Vulnerable Forum found that the UNFCCC target of limiting global temperature rise to 2°C is “‘inadequate,’ posing serious threats to fundamental human rights, labour and migration and displacement, among other factors.”22 The Petitioners believe that the findings in the report on labour underscore the need for a comprehensive strategy on a “just transition” for workers and communities to ensure everyone is a part of the sustainable economy and benefit from decent and green jobs.23 The propriety of this Petition is supported by the recognition of the human rights implications of climate change by the UN Human Rights Council, Special Procedures of the UN Human Rights Council, the nations participating in the Climate Vulnerable Forum, and the Government of the Philippines. On the authority to exercise jurisdiction over investor-owned Carbon Majors to determine whether they have breached their responsibility to respect human rights, the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (Guiding Principles)24 recognizes that corporations have a responsibility to !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 21 M. Addo, et al., A New Climate Change Agreement Must Include Human Rights Protections for All, Oct. 17, 2014 at 1, http://srenvironment.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Letter-to-UNFCCC-FINAL (last accessed on Apr. 16, 2016). 22 Climate Vulnerable Forum, 20 Nations Call to Strengthen 2 Degrees Climate Goal, May 1, 2015, http://www.thecvf.org/20-nation-forum-questions-unfccc-2-degrees-goal/ (last accessed on June 15, 2015). 23 See T. Kjellstrom, et al, Ruby Coast Research Centre, Climate Change and increasing heat impacts on Labor Productivity, Apr. 25, 2015, http://www.thecvf.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/labour.pdf (last accessed on Apr. 20, 2016). 24 United Nations Human Rights Council, Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary General ! ! ! ! ! ! 12 !