Environmental Sciences & Ecology
; Government & Law
英文摘要:
In this Forum, three scholars discuss how climate engineering will pose novel human rights challenges, and may well force reconsideration of how human rights are applied as a guide to action. Following a short introduction, the first section introduces three competing approaches to human rights, arguing views which emphasize fairness or attempt to maximize satisfaction are more promising than one viewing human rights as inviolable 'side-constraints'. The second section draws lessons from climate migration that are relevant for climate engineering in terms of incorporating a human rights approach to duties, rights, and participation. The final section compares the 'needs-based' and 'rights-based' approaches to humanitarian work in the face of climate change and climate engineering, raising concerns for duty-bearers and right-holders. The Forum's conclusion draws together points of overlap and suggests a path forward for policy and research on this topic.
1.Fairfield Univ, Dept Philosophy, Fairfield, CT 06430 USA 2.Univ Calif Los Angeles, Inst Environm & Sustainabil, Los Angeles, CA 90024 USA 3.Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Ctr, Boston, MA USA 4.Boston Univ, Freder S Pardee Ctr Study Longer Range Future, Boston, MA USA
Recommended Citation:
Svoboda, Toby,Buck, Holly Jean,Suarez, Pablo. Climate engineering and human rights[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS,2019-01-01,28(3):397-416