Convention on AI-Cooperative Peace, Security, and Planetary Governance

United Nations Treaty (Final Diplomatic Draft)

Convention on AI-Cooperative Peace, Security, and Planetary Governance

Preamble

The States Parties to the present Convention,

Recalling the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, in particular the maintenance of international peace and security, the prohibition of the use of force, and the promotion of human rights and sustainable development,

Reaffirming the inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family,

Recognizing the Earth’s biosphere as the essential foundation of all life and human civilization,

Acknowledging the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence as a transformative force with profound implications for peace, security, and governance,

Expressing concern that the unregulated or harmful use of artificial intelligence, including in military contexts, may exacerbate conflict, inequality, and environmental degradation,

Affirming that peace requires the integration of ethical governance, environmental sustainability, and technological responsibility,

Determined to establish a comprehensive international framework to ensure that artificial intelligence contributes to the prevention of conflict, the protection of the planet, and the advancement of humanity,

Have agreed as follows:

Part I – General Obligations

Article 1 – Scope and Purpose

1. The purpose of this Convention is to:

2. (a) Prevent armed conflict through the responsible use of artificial intelligence;

3. (b) Promote sustainable peace and environmental security;

4. (c) Establish a framework for global cooperation in AI governance.

5. This Convention applies to all uses of artificial intelligence with potential transnational impacts.

Article 2 – Definitions

For the purposes of this Convention:

(a) “Artificial Intelligence” means computational systems capable of performing tasks that normally require human cognitive functions;

(b) “Autonomous Lethal Weapons Systems” means weapons that can select and engage targets without meaningful human control;

(c) “AI Peace System” means integrated systems for conflict prevention, environmental monitoring, and humanitarian response.

Article 3 – General Principles

States Parties shall be guided by:

• Human dignity

• Peaceful coexistence

• Environmental sustainability

• International cooperation

• Precautionary principle

Part II – Peace and Security Obligations

Article 4 – Prohibition of War as Policy

States Parties reaffirm that war shall not be used as an instrument of national policy.

Article 5 – Regulation of Military AI

1. States Parties shall prohibit autonomous lethal weapons systems.

2. States Parties shall regulate all military applications of AI to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law.

Article 6 – Preventive Diplomacy and Early Warning

States Parties shall utilize AI systems to:

• Identify risks of conflict;

• Support preventive diplomacy;

• Facilitate de-escalation.

Part III – Global AI Peace System

Article 7 – Establishment of the AI Peace System

A global AI Peace System shall be established under international coordination.

Article 8 – Functions

The AI Peace System shall:

• Monitor global risk indicators;

• Provide early warning alerts;

• Support humanitarian responses;

• Assist in environmental protection.

Article 9 – Governance

1. The AI Peace System shall operate under transparent and accountable international governance.

2. Oversight mechanisms shall include scientific, ethical, and multilateral review bodies.

Part IV – Environmental and Human Security

Article 10 – Environmental Protection

States Parties shall employ AI to protect climate stability, biodiversity, and natural resources.

Article 11 – Human Security

AI systems shall be used to enhance:

• Food security

• Water access

• Disaster response

Part V – Institutional Framework

Article 12 – Conference of the Parties (COP)

1. A Conference of the Parties is hereby established.

2. The COP shall review implementation, adopt protocols, and guide policy.

Article 13 – Scientific and Ethical Panel

An independent panel shall provide:

• Scientific assessments

• Ethical guidelines

• Risk evaluations

Article 14 – International Cooperation

States Parties shall cooperate through:

• Data sharing

• Joint research

• Capacity-building

Part VI – Compliance and Implementation

Article 15 – National Implementation

States Parties shall adopt domestic measures to implement this Convention.

Article 16 – Compliance Mechanism

A compliance mechanism shall be established to monitor adherence.

Article 17 – Dispute Settlement

Disputes shall be resolved through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or international adjudication.

Part VII – Final Clauses

Article 18 – Amendments
Article 19 – Entry into Force
Article 20 – Reservations

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