A coalition of 13 countries has introduced new taxes targeting luxury air travel, covering private jets as well as business and first-class tickets.Most participating nations are from the Global South, with only two high-income countries involved, despite wealthier nations accounting for a larger share of luxury travel emissions.The funds raised from the tax will be directed toward supporting climate action initiatives.
Djibouti, Nigeria, and South Sudan are the newest members, joining the coalition just last week.
Kenya, Benin, and Sierra Leone were among the original eight nations that founded the bloc in June. Other members include Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, and France, while Brazil, Fiji, and Vanuatu participate as observer states.
The coalition has encouraged additional countries to join its efforts in reducing CO2 emissions.
Private aviation, largely concentrated in the United States, generates far more CO2 per passenger than any other form of transportation.
