Document Type
Report
Publication Date
5-2024
Abstract
This report synthesizes the latest scientific research on the human health effects of climate change and discusses the legal implications of this research, specifically with regards to State obligations under international law. In doing so, the report seeks to provide insights on issues to be analyzed by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in its upcoming advisory opinion on the legal obligations of States with respect to climate change. It also seeks to enhance the capacity of judges, advocates, and governments to understand these issues in the context of current and future proceedings involving international law obligations related to climate change and human health.
Disciplines
Environmental Law | Human Rights Law | International Law | Law
Recommended Citation
Climate Change and Human Health: A Synthesis of Scientific Research and State Obligations Under International Law, by Jessica Wentz (May 2024)
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