A Stable Climate System - Our Common Heritage

Explore a groundbreaking approach to climate change legislation in this 19-minute TEDxPorto talk. Discover how declaring a stable climate system as the 'common heritage' of humanity could revolutionize international law and global cooperation. Learn why this innovative step is crucial for addressing our current ecological reality and how it would fundamentally alter the obligations of nation states. Understand the potential of combining 'commons' and 'heritage' concepts to establish a critical legal status for the climate system, enabling the creation of a management regime that benefits all while prioritizing intergenerational and global justice. Gain insights into transforming our legal framework to ensure collaborative efforts for the benefit of humanity and all life on Earth.

A stable climate system: our common heritage | Prue Taylor | TEDxPorto