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The role of advisory opinions in international law in the context of the climate crisis: an introduction

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datacite.subject.sdg13:Ação Climática
datacite.subject.sdg17:Parcerias para a Implementação dos Objetivos
dc.contributor.authorTigre, Maria Antónia
dc.contributor.authorRocha, Armando
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-09T08:11:59Z
dc.date.available2025-10-09T08:11:59Z
dc.date.issued2025-06-23
dc.description.abstractThis introductory chapter of ‘The Role of Advisory Opinions in International Law in the Context of the Climate Crisis’ explores the evolving landscape of international climate law at a pivotal moment marked by a surge in climate litigation and the landmark issuance of advisory opinions by international and regional courts and tribunals. Rooted in the context of decades of climate litigation primarily pursued at domestic levels, the shift to international courts and tribunals highlights an urgent need for clear and enforceable obligations on States to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Central to this inquiry are the Paris Agreement and UNFCCC, whose provisions, while vital, remain ambiguous and largely non-binding, prompting individuals, civil society, and States to seek legal clarity. By examining the growing influence of advisory opinions – including those recently delivered or forthcoming from the ITLOS, IACtHR, and ICJ – the book provides a comprehensive analysis of how international courts can clarify States’ climate obligations. These non-binding opinions, positioned as ‘Rosetta Stones’ for interpreting States’ responsibilities, illuminate a path forward by translating aspirational climate goals into actionable commitments. This chapter introduces the main topics and themes of the book, setting the stage for a critical conversation on the significance of this moment and the role of international law in addressing one of the world’s most urgent challenges.eng
dc.identifier.citationTigre, M. A., & Rocha, A. (2025). The role of advisory opinions in international law in the context of the climate crisis: an introduction. In A. Rocha, & M. A. Tigre (Eds.), The role of advisory opinions in international law in the context of the climate crisis (pp. 1-38). (Nijhoff Law Specials; Vol. 112). Brill Nijhoff. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004730618_002
dc.identifier.doi10.1163/9789004730618_002
dc.identifier.eid105017436540
dc.identifier.isbn9789004730618
dc.identifier.isbn9789004730601
dc.identifier.otherfe5930c6-05df-47bb-8cbb-13acba392291
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/55152
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherBrill Nijhoff
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subjectAdvisory opinions
dc.subjectClimate change mitigation
dc.subjectClimate litigation
dc.subjectGlobal climate governance
dc.subjectGreenhouse gas emissions
dc.subjectInternational climate law
dc.subjectInternational courts
dc.subjectParis agreement
dc.subjectState obligations
dc.subjectUnited Nations Framework on climate change (UNFCCC)
dc.titleThe role of advisory opinions in international law in the context of the climate crisis: an introductioneng
dc.typebook part
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