Climate Change and Small Island Developing States: Legal Challenges and The Landmark Advisory Opinion
Climate Change and Small Island Developing States: Legal Challenges and The Landmark Advisory Opinion

Author(s): Onur Sabri Durak
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Geography, Regional studies, Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Climate change; small island developing states; legal challenges; the landmark advisory opinion;
Summary/Abstract: Climate change is a significant global concern that is particularly affecting Small Island Developing States (SIDS) more than other regions . These countries, distinguished by their small size, isolated positions, and distinctive vulnerabilities, confront existential perils from escalating sea levels, severe weather occurrences, and other climate-linked phenomena . As the international community grapples with the legal and policy implications of climate change, SIDS have emerged as key advocates for robust climate action and legal accountability.

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