Ban carbon passports

Recent signers:
Thomas Jachtorowycz and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

The concept of carbon passports, as proposed in new regulations, threatens to significantly limit personal freedoms and travel rights. Under these rules, just two return flights from the UK to New York could consume your entire yearly travel allowance. This is more than just an inconvenience; it is an infringement on our civil liberties.

Travel is not a luxury, but a necessity for many. Families separated by continents rely on air travel to stay connected with loved ones. Athletes frequently travel to compete in international sports events, a vital part of their professional commitments and personal growth. Furthermore, holidays are essential for mental wellbeing, offering respite and rejuvenation from daily life stresses.

While it's crucial to address climate change, imposing such rigid and unrealistic restrictions on individual travel is not the solution. Instead, we need policies that offer balanced, fair, and equitable solutions that account for both environmental needs and personal freedoms. We should focus on sustainable advancements in aviation technology and encouraging businesses or government agencies to offset their carbon emissions rather than penalizing citizens.

Join us in calling for a stop to the implementation of carbon passports. Sign this petition to make your voice heard against these unfair and restrictive measures. Ensuring our right to travel freely shouldn't have to come at the expense of environmental progress. Let’s work towards a future where both coexist harmoniously.

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Recent signers:
Thomas Jachtorowycz and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

The concept of carbon passports, as proposed in new regulations, threatens to significantly limit personal freedoms and travel rights. Under these rules, just two return flights from the UK to New York could consume your entire yearly travel allowance. This is more than just an inconvenience; it is an infringement on our civil liberties.

Travel is not a luxury, but a necessity for many. Families separated by continents rely on air travel to stay connected with loved ones. Athletes frequently travel to compete in international sports events, a vital part of their professional commitments and personal growth. Furthermore, holidays are essential for mental wellbeing, offering respite and rejuvenation from daily life stresses.

While it's crucial to address climate change, imposing such rigid and unrealistic restrictions on individual travel is not the solution. Instead, we need policies that offer balanced, fair, and equitable solutions that account for both environmental needs and personal freedoms. We should focus on sustainable advancements in aviation technology and encouraging businesses or government agencies to offset their carbon emissions rather than penalizing citizens.

Join us in calling for a stop to the implementation of carbon passports. Sign this petition to make your voice heard against these unfair and restrictive measures. Ensuring our right to travel freely shouldn't have to come at the expense of environmental progress. Let’s work towards a future where both coexist harmoniously.

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United Kingdom Department for Transport
United Kingdom Department for Transport
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Petition created on 31 July 2025