Addressing Climate Change through International Law

Explore the mechanisms in international law for addressing climate change and the challenges and opportunities for positive action in this 57-minute webinar. Delve into the dynamics of the international legal regime specifically targeting climate change, as well as other areas of international law being leveraged for environmental protection. Examine the Paris Agreement, human rights law, green protectionism, and climate-based rights litigation. Learn from expert panelists John Knox, Tim Meyer, Lavanya Rajamani, and moderator Monica Hakimi as they discuss the design limits of current agreements, the potential impact of human rights on climate action, and recent developments in international climate law. Gain insights into the intersection of trade, human rights, and environmental protection, and understand the complexities of global climate governance.

Introduction
Overview
The Paris Agreement
Human Rights Law
Climate Change
Green protectionism
Differences in approaches
How much of a difference can human rights make
The logic of the Paris Agreement
Design limits of the Paris Agreement
Climatebased rightsbased litigation
Exemption from basic scheme of trade
Whats happening at the ICC