Tracing the “Common but Differentiated Responsibilities” (CBDR) principle under climate change regime
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2022-09
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Indian Journal of Law and Justice
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Bandyopadhyay, Rathin
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University of North Bengal
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Singh, S. (2022). Tracing the “Common but Differentiated Responsibilities” (CBDR) principle under climate change regime. Indian Journal of Law and Justice, 13(2), 251–272. https://ir.nbu.ac.in/handle/123456789/4775
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Singh, Siddharth
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Differentiation has always been a central yet controversial aspect of the climate
change regime. It has always remained a cause of deadlocks among the state
parties during the negotiations. Countries understood that climate change is a
global problem. However, not all nations are equally capable of addressing this
menace. Developing and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) requires assistance
and time to prepare themselves for the mitigation and adaptation measures. To
balance this difference among the countries, the United Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC) adopted a principle of Common but
Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR). CBDR is an equitable principle that held
developed countries accountable for their historical responsibilities while
addressing the special needs of the other part of the world. Within twenty-eight
years, the CBDR principle has transformed from an authoritarian Kyoto model
to a self-differentiation Paris model. Several experts consider this principle to
have diluted with its adoption under the latest climate instrument. It was found
that the objectives of this principle are yet not achieved. This principle still needs
to be applied appropriately to address the concerns of vulnerable countries that
are regularly struggling with the threats of climate emergency.
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13
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2
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0976-3570
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251 - 272