State Responsibilities in the Climate Crisis 2

State Responsibilities in the Climate Crisis: Climate Action through Advisory Opinions and more

Created byONG FIMA

Last updated 12/2024

English

What you'll learn

Understand the legal obligations of states in the face of the climate crisis and its implications for human rights.
Explore the role of international tribunals and strategic litigation to promote climate justice.
Develop legal and practical tools to defend climate rights in local contexts.
Identify how advisory opinions of international tribunals influence global climate action.

Course content

1 section • 6 lectures • 1h 59m total length

Protecting the rights of nature and future generations35:09
Luis Lloredo reflects on the movement to recognize the legal rights of nature, highlighting how this approach aims to safeguard both the environment and the communities that depend on it. Furthermore, the class will address the intergenerational responsibility in combating climate change, emphasizing the obligation of current generations to act in ways that ensure a livable and healthy planet for future generations.
Responses to the crisis: advisory opinions before international tribunals26:57
Aditi Shetye will examine the role of advisory opinions in international courts as a key tool for guiding climate action. It will define what an advisory opinion is and explain the process for requesting one in international tribunals. The discussion will focus on the case of Vanuatu and its request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding States' obligations in addressing climate change, highlighting the global significance of this case.
Strategic litigation as a tool for climate action21:52
Daniel Garrido conducts an analysis of how strategic litigation and international courts can serve as fundamental tools for driving climate actionm, exploring the authority of international courts to interpret international law, emphasizing their potential to address the climate crisis effectively. It will delve into Vanuatu's request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for an advisory opinion on States' obligations regarding climate change, highlighting its global significance.
Tools for Social Movements in Defending Climate Rights12:51
María Alejandra Vesga will present practical tools for defending climate rights in local contexts, equipping participants with effective strategies to address environmental challenges in their communities. The session will explore various climate litigation strategies that civil society organizations can employ, as well as participation in consultative processes before international and national courts, highlighting how these mechanisms can be leveraged to advocate for environmental rights.
Analysis of strategic cases in Africa22:27
Nomasango Masiye-Moyo explores strategic cases in Africa where law has been used to address the impacts of climate change and to protect human and environmental rights. The session will present examples of litigation and legal actions aimed at achieving climate justice in the African context, focusing on how local communities and Indigenous peoples have defended their rights before national and international courts.
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Requirements

None.

Description

This second course focuses on the tools for social movements around to world to take into climate action from the use of law, where participants will learn different methods to promote climate justice. If you want to know more about the international legal framework related to the climate crisis and its impact on human rights, do not miss our the first course available in UDEMY called "State Responsibilities in the Climate Crisis".

This joint effort from FIMA ONG and the Center for Environmental Law (CDA) of the University of Chile, offers a comprehensive view of how law and policy can be key tools for achieving climate justice. Through the classes leading environmental law academics will highlight the crucial role of international courts in clarifying legal obligations, and the responsibility of states in protecting human rights, offering a roadmap for addressing the challenges of climate change in a just and sustainable manner, promoting social equity, economic inclusion, and environmental protection.

If you still want to learn more about this, we strongly encourage you to read the book "State Responsibilities in the Climate Crisis: Legal Standards and Global Litigation" edited by Ezio Costa Cordella and Pilar Moraga Sariego with the remarkable participation of scholars and practitioners around the globe, that is available online for free.

Who this course is for:

Lawyers, law students or other professionals with an interest or knowledge in the role of environmental litigation for climate justice.