Leading the Way: Pacific Island countries and the United Nations climate change negotiations

Theys, Sarina (2021) Leading the Way: Pacific Island countries and the United Nations climate change negotiations. Comparative Law Journal of the Pacific, 26 . pp. 203-2020. ISSN 1772-1644

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Abstract

This article discusses the United Nations Climate Change negotiations with a focus on Pacific island countries. The first part of the article explains climate change, the origins of global climate change negotiations and UN initiatives that discuss, and try to find solution to deal with, climate change. The second part explains why and how Pacific island countries have assumed a global climate change leadership role. Case studies discussed include the 23rd Conference of the Parties, (Pacific) Small Island Developing States, climate justice and the Pacific Islands Forum. The article concludes by explaining the importance of Pacific island countries' leadership for the global fight against climate change.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) J Political Science > JX International law Q Science > QC Physics > QC980-999 Climatology and weather
Divisions:	School of Law and Social Sciences (SoLaSS)
Depositing User:	Fulori Nainoca - Waqairagata
Date Deposited:	16 Feb 2022 03:25
Last Modified:	16 Feb 2022 03:25
URI:	https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/13244

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