JUSTICE IN THE STORM ( Climate Law and Human Rights Reform)

Description

Justice in the Storm: Climate Law and Human Rights Reform is a comprehensive legal study that examines climate change through the lens of human rights law. Written by legal expert Manu Kaushik, the book argues that climate change is not merely an environmental challenge but also a significant human rights issue requiring urgent legal action.
The author analyzes the evolving role of national and international legal systems in addressing climate-related harms. Through detailed discussions of important judicial decisions and legal principles, the book demonstrates how courts, governments, and international institutions can safeguard the rights of people most affected by climate change.
The book includes an in-depth examination of landmark climate litigation, including:

• The State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy) v. Stichting Urgenda
  Milieudefensie v. Royal Dutch Shell plc
  It also explores:
• The intersection of climate law and human rights.
• Positive obligations of states under human rights law.
• Intergenerational justice and climate responsibility.
• The responsibilities of developed nations.
• Legal remedies and enforcement mechanisms.
• Strategies to overcome political and institutional barriers to effective climate action.
  Ideal for law students, advocates, judges, academics, policymakers, environmental researchers, NGOs, and human rights activists, this book provides valuable insights into how legal systems can promote climate justice and protect both people and the planet.
  Key Features
• Comprehensive analysis of climate law and human rights.
• Detailed discussion of landmark climate litigation.
• Focus on international legal developments.
• Practical recommendations for legal and policy reforms.
• Useful for academic study, research, and professional reference.