THE PARIS AGREEMENT'S APPROACH TOWARD CLIMATE CHANGE LOSS AND DAMAGE. (March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Amini, Azam; Abedi, Mohammad; Nesari, Elnaz; Daryadel, Ehsan; Kolahi, Mahdi; Mianabadi, Hojjat; Fisher, Judith
• Is Part Of: World affairs. Volume 186:Number 1(2023)
• Page Start: 46
• Page End: 80
• Publication Date: 2023-03
• Subjects: Climate Change -- Climate Justice -- Liability -- State Responsibility -- Environmental Law -- Risk Management -- Warsaw International Mechanism -- Climate Change Loss and Damage -- Insurance System -- Definition of Loss and Damage -- Responsibility versus Liability -- COP Decision Paragraph 52; Justicia Climática -- Responsabilidad -- Responsabilidad del Estado -- Mecanismo Internacional de Varsovia -- Sistema de Seguros -- La Definición de Pérdida y Daño -- La Distinción entre Responsabilidad y Obligación -- Párrafo 52 de la Decisión COP; ：气候正义，义务，国家责任，华沙国际机制，保险制度，损失和损害的定义，责任与义务的区别，缔约方会议决议第 52 段。; International relations -- Periodicals; Peace -- Periodicals; Arbitration (International law) -- Periodicals; United States -- Foreign relations -- Periodicals; Arbitration (International law); International relations; Peace; United states; Foreign relations; Internationale politiek; Periodicals; 327.05
• DOI: 10.1177/00438200221147936
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0043-8200

Abstract

Article 8 of the Paris Agreement introduces obligations upon the Parties to the Agreement "with respect to Loss and Damage associated with adverse impacts of climate change." According to Paragraph 52 of the Conference of the Parties' Decision, Article 8 is not a basis for liability or compensation. Therefore, the problem is whether violation of obligations leads to a state responsibility. Using a dogmatic method, this research contends that "recognizing the significance of averting, minimizing, and addressing Loss and Damage" means acceptance of responsibility for a breach of obligations. Although the means of seeking reparation would not be compensation, States are obliged to eliminate sources of damage and take precautionary measures to address loss and damage. Notwithstanding this, placing the issue of loss and damage under the Agreement into a separate article can reflect to a great extent the significance of the matter.