Climate law in the 21st century: an analysis of climate legislation and its role in mitigating the emerging issue of climate refugees

Authors

Chloe Giacalone.

Document Type

Graduate Article

Abstract

As global warming worsens, the consequences of climate change are becoming more severe. With its consequences going beyond the natural environment. Climate change is now having adverse effects on vulnerable populations most affected by climate change. This article aims to look at whether climate law has the potential to reduce human displacement. Treaties such as The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement will be analysed to look at the international efforts to reduce climate change and whether they have the potential to mitigate climate change and climate refugees. As there is no definition of a climate refugee, or protection under any international law, this article will be highlighting the importance of climate law in protecting those who are the most vulnerable to the degrading environment. Focusing on the need for such Treaties to enforce human rights obligations alongside emission reduction obligations. This thesis will argue that the law must develop further and strengthen adaptation solutions alongside emission mitigation in order to protect those vulnerable of being displaced.

Publication Date

2024-01-01

Publication Title

The Plymouth Law Review

Volume

17

Issue

1

First Page

67

Last Page

96

Recommended Citation

Giacalone., Chloe (2024) "Climate law in the 21st century: an analysis of climate legislation and its role in mitigating the emerging issue of climate refugees," Plymouth Law Review: Vol. 17, Article 1.
Available at: https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/plr/vol17/iss1/1