International Law Ranks With Top Powerful Tools In Fight Against Climate Change - Minister
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 6. International
law ranks with the top powerful tools in the fight against climate
change, President of COP29, Minister of Ecology and Natural
Resources of Azerbaijan Mukhtar Babayev said, Trend reports.
Babayev made the remark during the Law & Climate International
Conference organized by the Union of Judges and the Supreme Court
of Azerbaijan in Baku today.
He noted that Azerbaijan has also had its fair share of
weathering the storm of climate change.
"These effects are now visible to everyone, not just
specialists. Climate change is impacting agriculture, water
resources, forests, biodiversity, healthcare, and tourism, among
other sectors. Particular attention should be paid to its effect on
coastal areas. In recent years, the level of the Caspian Sea has
significantly declined. The causes include both anthropogenic and
technological factors.
As the impact of climate change grows, so does the role of
legislation. Legal systems should not be limited to ensuring
emission reductions but must focus on protecting the rights of
communities most affected by climate change. Our legal systems
should ensure the fulfillment of global climate agreements,
implement climate justice, and, most importantly, protect the
rights of those who are vulnerable to climate impacts.
These goals must be achieved not only at the national level but
also through international cooperation. International law is one of
the most powerful tools in the fight against climate change. Courts
in many countries are hearing and ruling on cases related to
climate change," the minister added.
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