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From Conventions to Litigation: Exploring the Role of Environmental Law in Climate Action

Author/s
Yuki Tanaka
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Date of Publication
27 August 2021
Abstract :
This research paper delves into the intricate landscape of environmental law and climate change, elucidating the multifaceted interplay between legal frameworks and global environmental challenges. Spanning international agreements, national legislations, litigation strategies, and emerging paradigms, this study navigates the diverse mechanisms aimed at mitigating environmental degradation, addressing climate change, and fostering sustainability. At its core, the paper examines the foundational role of environmental law in reconciling the escalating demands of human development with the imperative to protect and preserve the planet’s natural systems. It explores the evolution of international treaties, beginning with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the subsequent Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement. These agreements serve as pillars of global climate action, emphasizing emission reduction targets, voluntary pledges, and the imperative to limit global warming. Delving into national and regional legislations, the study sheds light on influential laws such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act in the United States and the European Union’s comprehensive directives. These legislative frameworks set standards for air and water quality, regulate emissions, and promote sustainable development, embodying the convergence of environmental protection and legal mandates. Moreover, the paper scrutinizes litigation as a potent tool in environmental law, analyzing landmark cases like Juliana v. United States and Urgenda Foundation v. The State of Netherlands. These cases underscore the role of litigation in holding governments and corporations accountable for environmental harms, emphasizing the pursuit of climate justice and intergenerational equity. The exploration extends to emerging paradigms such as the recognition of the rights of nature, granting legal standing to ecosystems. Additionally, it investigates climate change adaptation laws, focusing on strategies to bolster resilience and safeguard communities vulnerable to climate impacts.
Keywords :
Adaptation Laws, Climate Change, Climate Governance, Climate Litigation, Climate Risk Litigation, Environmental Law, Global Environmental Challenges, Legal Frameworks, Rights of Nature, Sustainability.
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