Journal of Environmental Law & Litigation : Vol. 22, No. 2, p. 267-300 : International Legal Avenues to Address the Plight of Victims of Climate Change: Problems and Prospects
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Date
2007
Authors
Koivurova, Timo
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University of Oregon Law School
Abstract
This Article argues that the current structure of international
law makes it unlikely that victims of climate change will find justice
through international legal proceedings. Part I examines the
various international legal proceedings that could provide recourse
for victims of climate change. Part II focuses on the only
case that has proceeded to the submission stage, the above-mentioned
Inuit petition to the IACHR. Importantly, the Inuit’s
human rights petition is currently the best possibility for success
in international litigation since evidence already exists that climate
change has caused clearly identifiable damage to the Arctic
environment.22 The Article concludes by analyzing the likelihood
of successfully combating climate change by utilizing the
legal mechanisms discussed in Parts I and II.
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34 p.
A print copy of this title is available through the UO Libraries under the call number: LAW LIB. K 10 .O425
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22 J. ENVTL. L. & LITIG. 267 (2007)