Setting a Clear Path for Implementing and Adhering to a Global Legal Framework: Strategies for Building Consensus for Climate Change Regulation
Abstract:
Climate change represents a global crisis that requires immediate and coordinated action. Despite international initiatives such as the Paris Agreement, current voluntary commitments, and fragmented approaches have proven inadequate in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and constraining global warming to within 1.5°C or 2°C, as indicated by the 2021 Climate Action Tracker. This paper critically examines the need to establish a legally binding global climate framework to address the crisis effectively. Key facets of this proposed framework include mandatory emission targets, adaptability through systematic scientific evaluations, financial and technical support mechanisms for developing nations, and the establishment or enhancement of an international entity to supervise implementation and compliance. Such a framework would ensure accountability, facilitate fair climate action, and mobilize essential resources to support global mitigation and adaptation efforts. The paper urges policymakers, international institutions, and civil society to collaboratively work towards establishing this global climate law, emphasizing that only through unified and legally enforced actions can the future of the planet be secured for generations to come.
