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HUMAN RIGHTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE: CONNECTING THE DOTS
Miriam Cohen1
1Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Canada

PAPER: 431/Laws/Regular (Oral) OS
SCHEDULED: 18:30/Mon. 21 Oct. 2024/Minos

ABSTRACT:

Climate change has a major impact on human rights and is a global pressing issue. Yet, several gaps remain as to the obligations of states and other stakeholders in light of the climate crisis. It is thus unsurprising to observe the current trend to turn to international and regional tribunals to interpret or clarify the scope and content of rights and obligations in relation to climate change. The interconnection between human rights principles and climate change are clear,  from ensuring accountability and an effective remedy, to preventing the negative impact of climate change on the enjoyment of human rights. Against this background, this presentation will explore the diverse links between human rights and climate change, specifically in relation to mitigation, adaptation and remedying climate change harms. First, the paper will focus on exploring the impact of human rights on climate action. It twill then dwell upon exploring the initiatives in the international scene, from regional courts to United Nations bodies, which clarify the rights and obligations relating to human rights and the climate emergency. Finally, the paper will analyse the right to an effective remedy in relation to harms caused by climate change.