Environment and Climate Change–Role of Judiciary and Tribunals in Climate Justice
Author : Chetankumar TM
Abstract :
A sustainable world is defined as one where human needs are fulfilled fairly, without compromising the capacity of future generations to satisfy their own needs, and without causing damage to the environment or the functions and services of ecosystems. According this significant challenge necessitates considerable effort in the face of climate change, economic development, and population growth. It involves safeguarding and preserving our natural heritage, forecasting weather and environmental conditions, preventing and managing pollution, and fostering clean growth alongside a sustainable environment for both current and future generations. To minimize global warming as much as possible, climate protection measures must be implemented and it is essential to evaluate the unavoidable effects to respond accordingly. The continuously rising global population and the quest for better living conditions result in a greater accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Consequently, fresh viewpoints are required to separate growth from fossil fuel consumption. Simultaneously, the impact of different technologies on plant and animal life needs to be considered. To combat climate change and ensure the long-term preservation of ecosystems, it is essential to advance and standardize resource-efficient technologies and products. Simultaneously, we require efficient actions to protect biodiversity. To safeguard the environment, detrimental actions need to be prevented, their effects minimized, and ecological conditions revitalized. A key strategy for climate protection is minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. However, the preservation of forests, peatlands, and oceans as biodiversity sources and carbon sinks is crucial for environmental and climate protection. The cross-industry megatrend of digitalization presents a substantial opportunity. Nonetheless, the correct path needs to be established early on to ensure that digital processes and applications are developed in a sustainable manner. Conversely, digitalization might exacerbate climate change instead of alleviating it.
Keywords :
Environment, Climate Change, Role, Judiciary & Tribunal, Climate Justice.
