Climate Change Justice And Human Rights An African Perspective

Author : Ademola Oluborode Jegede,Oluwatoyin Adejonwo
Publisher : Pretoria University Law Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Climate change justice and human rights: An African perspective by Ademola Oluborode Jegede,Oluwatoyin Adejonwo Pdf

Populations in Africa are vulnerable to both the direct and indirect adverse effects of climate change that are of human rights significance. The urgency for states in Africa to implement climate interventions while they face developmental challenges, however, raises questions of ‘justice’ or ‘fairness’ between the developed and the developing states. Consequently, interrogating how the human rights paradigm may respond to negative implications of climate change and its ‘fairness’ is important as states continue to engage with the climate change standard setting. This edited volume critically interrogates human rights paradigm as an intervention to secure climate change justice for vulnerable populations; analyses regional protection against human rights consequences of climate change; and assesses emerging interventions based on domestic regulatory frameworks on climate change in selected states in Africa.

Author : Ademola Oluborode Jegede,Oluwatoyin Adejonwo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : OCLC:1374872463

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Climate Change Justice and Human Rights by Ademola Oluborode Jegede,Oluwatoyin Adejonwo Pdf

Populations in Africa are vulnerable to both the direct and indirect adverse effects of climate change that are of human rights significance. The urgency for states in Africa to implement climate interventions while they face developmental challenges, however, raises questions of 'justice' or 'fairness' between the developed and the developing states. Consequently, interrogating how the human rights paradigm may respond to negative implications of climate change and its 'fairness' is important as states continue to engage with the climate change standard setting. This edited volume critically interrogates human rights paradigm as an intervention to secure climate change justice for vulnerable populations; analyses regional protection against human rights consequences of climate change; and assesses emerging interventions based on domestic regulatory frameworks on climate change in selected states in Africa.

Author : Kim Bouwer,Uzuazo Etemire,Tracy-Lynn Field,Ademola Oluborode Jegede
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-25
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781529228953

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Climate Litigation and Justice in Africa by Kim Bouwer,Uzuazo Etemire,Tracy-Lynn Field,Ademola Oluborode Jegede Pdf

EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. This volume brings together an international team of contributors to provide a much-needed examination of climate litigation in Africa. The book outlines how climate litigation in Africa is distinct as well as pinpointing where it connects with the global conversation.

Author : Ademola Oluborode Jegede
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-07
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783031393976

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Implementing REDD+ in Africa by Ademola Oluborode Jegede Pdf

This book presents a cohesive collection of contributions representing an African scholarly voice on some of the most burning and emerging topics and experiences regarding the implementation of REDD+ in Africa from a human rights perspective. It addresses the international human rights obligations of states and non-state actors in the context of REDD+ implementation in Africa; how current practices in various African states reinforce or affect human rights standards; and critical issues concerning the rights of vulnerable groups such as women, Indigenous populations, and forest dwellers in the implementation of REDD+ in Africa. Further, it investigates potential gaps in the existing laws, and how they can be addressed from a comparative point of view. The book also sheds light on the roles that different actors can play in fostering change and identifies best practices in the implementation of REDD+ in Africa. The book offers a rich intellectual resource for various actors in the environmental science, climate and environmental law fields who are often confronted with the challenge of how to manage the delicate balance of forests as a development resource; forests as a climate-change mitigation resource; and forests as a catalyst for the rights of vulnerable populations. The book responds to the imbalance and gaps in REDD+ scholarship. Addressing such lacuna in an edited volume of this nature is essential to the present and future work of practitioners, academics and other actors with a sustained interest in REDD+ in Africa.

Author : Michael Addaney,Ademola Oluborode Jegede
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-21
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783030465230

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Human Rights and the Environment under African Union Law by Michael Addaney,Ademola Oluborode Jegede Pdf

This book brings together original and novel perspectives on major developments in human rights law and the environment in Africa. Focusing on African Union law, the book explores the core concepts and principles, theory and practice, accountability mechanisms and key issues challenging human rights law in the era of global environmental change. It, thus, extend the frontier of understanding in this fundamental area by building on existing scholarship on African human rights law and the protection of the environment, divulging concerns on redressing environmental and human rights protection issues in the context of economic growth and sustainable development. It further offers unique insight into the development, domestication and implementation challenges relating to human rights law and environmental governance in Africa. This long overdue interdisciplinary exploration of human rights law and the environment from an African perspective will be an indispensable reference point for academics, policymakers, practitioners and advocates of international human rights and environmental law in particular and international law, environmental politics and philosophy, and African studies in general. It is clear that there is much to do, study and share on this timely subject in the African context.

Author : Stephen Humphreys
Publisher : ICHRP
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : 9782940259830

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Climate Change and Human Rights by Stephen Humphreys Pdf

Author : Devendraraj Madhanagopal,Christopher Todd Beer,Bala Raju Nikku,André J. Pelser
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789811919879

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Environment, Climate, and Social Justice by Devendraraj Madhanagopal,Christopher Todd Beer,Bala Raju Nikku,André J. Pelser Pdf

This book approaches environmental, climate, and social justice comprehensively and interlinked. The contributors, predominantly from the Global South and have lived experiences, challenge the eurocentrism that dominates knowledge production and discourses on environmental and climate [in] justices. The collection of works balances theoretical, empirical, and practical aspects to address environmental and climate justice challenges through the lens of social justice. This book gives voice to scholars of the Global South and uses an interdisciplinary approach to show the complexity of the problem and the opportunities for solutions, making this book a powerful resource in teaching, research, and advocacy efforts. The innovativeness of this approach stems from the use of narratives, scientific explanation, and thematic analysis to present the arguments in each chapter of this edited book. Overall, each chapter of this book acts as a powerful resource in teaching, research, and advocacy efforts. This book fills a gap in the Global South production of environmental, climate, and social justice. It provides in-depth knowledge to the readers and raises their critical thinking about key elements/discussions of justice issues of environmental conflicts and climate change. The book is a useful read to a general audience interested in the topic of climate, environment, and development politics.

Author : Jean Chrysostome K. Kiyala
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 725 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031483752

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Climate Change and Socio-political Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa in the Anthropocene by Jean Chrysostome K. Kiyala Pdf

Author : Jaap Spier,Ulrich Magnus
Publisher : African Sun Media
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781920689285

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Climate Change Remedies by Jaap Spier,Ulrich Magnus Pdf

Climate change poses very serious risks to mankind. Adaptation and damages are emphasised more and more. Although adaptation is important, priority should be given to prevention (mitigation). The contributions in this volume emanate from an international research project that deals with a legal kaleidoscope of legal issues and focuses primarily on preventive remedies. The contributions of Spier and Magnus tackle injunctive relief and discuss the myriad of legal questions courts have to answer if they are willing to grant injunctive relief. This part of the book addresses procedural, private international and substantive law. Kemp?s contribution discusses the role criminal law could play to come to grips with the threats of climate change. So far, the greater part of the debate is about the United States, Europe and, increasingly, Asia. Ruppel fills this gap by painting an African perspective.

Author : Jörn Ahrens,Ernst Halbmayer
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000902365

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Climate Change Epistemologies in Southern Africa by Jörn Ahrens,Ernst Halbmayer Pdf

This book investigates the social and cultural dimensions of climate change in Southern Africa, focusing on how knowledge about climate change is conceived and conveyed. Despite contributing very little to the global production of emissions, the African continent looks set to be the hardest hit by climate change. Adopting a decolonial perspective, this book argues that knowledge and discourse about climate change has largely disregarded African epistemologies, leading to inequalities in knowledge systems. Only by considering regionally specific forms of conceptualizing, perceiving, and responding to climate change can these global problems be tackled. First exploring African epistemologies of climate change, the book then goes on to the social impacts of climate change, matters of climate justice, and finally institutional change and adaptation. Providing important insights into the social and cultural perception and communication of climate change in Africa, this book will be of interest to researchers from across the fields of African studies, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, political science, climate change, and geography.

Author : Damilola S. Olawuyi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000423075

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Climate Change Law and Policy in the Middle East and North Africa Region by Damilola S. Olawuyi Pdf

Climate Change Law and Policy in the Middle East and North Africa Region provides an in-depth and authoritative examination of the guiding principles of climate change law and policy in the MENA region. This volume introduces readers to the latest developments in the regulation of climate change across the region, including the applicable legislation, institutions, and key legal innovations in climate change financing, infrastructure development, and education. It outlines participatory and bottom-up legal strategies—focusing on transparency, accountability, gender justice, and other human rights safeguards—needed to achieve greater coherence and coordination in the design, approval, financing, and implementation of climate response projects across the region. With contributions from a range of experts in the field, the collection reflects on how MENA countries can advance existing national strategies around climate change, green economy, and low carbon futures through clear and comprehensive legislation. Taking an international and comparative approach, this book will be of great interest to students, scholars, and practitioners who work in the areas of climate change, environmental law and policy, and sustainable development, particularly in relation to the MENA region.

Author : Stephen Humphreys
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780521762762

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Human Rights and Climate Change by Stephen Humphreys Pdf

This inquiry into the human rights dimensions of climate change identifies future perspectives, concerns and dilemmas for law and policy.

Author : Kennedy Mbeva,Reuben Makomere,Joanes Atela,Victoria Chengo,Charles Tonui
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 3031228863

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Africa’s Right to Development in a Climate-Constrained World by Kennedy Mbeva,Reuben Makomere,Joanes Atela,Victoria Chengo,Charles Tonui Pdf

This book examines how Africa can secure a ‘just transition’ to low-carbon, climate-resilient economies.

Author : Sumudu Atapattu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317910619

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Human Rights Approaches to Climate Change by Sumudu Atapattu Pdf

Despite the clear link between climate change and human rights with the potential for virtually all protected rights to be undermined as a result of climate change, its catastrophic impact on human beings was not really understood as a human rights issue until recently. This book examines the link between climate change and human rights in a comprehensive manner. It looks at human rights approaches to climate change, including the jurisprudential bases for human rights and the environment, the theoretical framework governing human rights and the environment, and the different approaches to this including benchmarks. In addition to a discussion of human rights implications of international environmental law principles in the climate change regime, the book explores how the human rights framework can be used in relation to mitigation, adaption, and adjudication. Other chapters examine how vulnerable groups –women, indigenous peoples and climate "refugees" – would be disproportionately affected by climate change. The book then goes on to discuss a new category of people created by climate change, those who will be rendered stateless as a result of states disappearing and displaced by climate change, and whether human rights law can adequately address these emerging issues.

Author : Ademola Oluborode Jegede
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : 1920538526

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The Climate Change Regulatory Framework and Indigenous Peoples' Lands in Africa : Human Rights Implications by Ademola Oluborode Jegede Pdf