Impacts of Climate Change on Bangladesh: International Legal Discourses and National Legal Responses
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Impacts of Climate Change on Bangladesh: International Legal Discourses and National Legal Responses |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 3337 |
Book Title | International Law, Climate Change and Bangladesh |
Authors | Karim, Md Saiful and Uddin, Md. Mahatab |
Editors | Uddin, Md. Mahatab |
Page Range | 3 - 21 |
Chapter Number | 2 |
Number of Pages | 19 |
Year | 2024 |
Publisher | Springer |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
ISBN | 9783031712968 |
9783031712999 | |
9783031712975 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-71297-5_1 |
Web Address (URL) | https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-71297-5_1 |
Abstract | This introductory chapter explores the profound impacts of climate change on Bangladesh. It begins by identifying various adverse impacts of climate change, including the increased frequency of extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and threats to food and water security. It examines the interplay between the law of the sea and climate law as an example of how legal regimes interconnect. This chapter argues that climate change is already a reality in Bangladesh. This country bears a disproportionate burden of the impacts of climate change. International climate law should address this unequal distribution of burden, particularly in adaptation as well as loss and damage-related discussions. It advocates for integrating the principle of equity in global and national climate actions to ensure climate justice. It urges the upholding of the rights of nature and the promotion of sustainable development. This chapter also summarises the book’s six parts and 20 chapters, providing an overview of the comprehensive legal and policy responses to climate change discussed throughout the book, highlighting Bangladesh’s unique challenges and legal strategies. |
Keywords | Climate change; Sustainable development; Bangladesh; Equity; Climate justice; Paris Agreement; UNFCCC |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 480203. Environmental law |
480202. Climate change law | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Law and Justice |
University of Guelph, Canada |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/zqz3v/impacts-of-climate-change-on-bangladesh-international-legal-discourses-and-national-legal-responses
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