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The Paris Agreement'S Approach Toward Climate Change Loss And Damage

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  • Azam Amini
  • Mohammad Abedi
  • Elnaz Nesari
  • Ehsan Daryadel
  • Mahdi Kolahi
  • Hojjat Mianabadi
  • Judith Fisher

Abstract

Article 8 of the Paris Agreement introduces obligations upon the Parties to the Agreement “with respect to Loss and Damage associated with adverse impacts of climate change.” According to Paragraph 52 of the Conference of the Parties’ Decision, Article 8 is not a basis for liability or compensation. Therefore, the problem is whether violation of obligations leads to a state responsibility. Using a dogmatic method, this research contends that “recognizing the significance of averting, minimizing, and addressing Loss and Damage” means acceptance of responsibility for a breach of obligations. Although the means of seeking reparation would not be compensation, States are obliged to eliminate sources of damage and take precautionary measures to address loss and damage. Notwithstanding this, placing the issue of loss and damage under the Agreement into a separate article can reflect to a great extent the significance of the matter. El artículo 8 del Acuerdo de París introduce obligaciones para las Partes del Acuerdo “con respecto a las pérdidas y daños asociados con los impactos adversos del cambio climático.” Según el Párrafo 52 de la Decisión de la Conferencia de las Partes, el artículo 8 no es una base para la responsabilidad o compensación. Por lo tanto, el problema es si la violación de las obligaciones genera una responsabilidad del Estado. Usando un método dogmático, esta investigación cree que “reconocer la importancia de evitar, minimizar y abordar las pérdidas y los daños” significa aceptar la responsabilidad por el incumplimiento de las obligaciones. Si bien el medio para buscar la reparación no sería la compensación, los Estados están obligados a eliminar las fuentes de daño y tomar medidas de precaución para abordar las Pérdidas y los Daños. No obstante, ubicar el tema de Pérdidas y Daños bajo el Acuerdo en un artículo separado puede reflejar en gran medida la importancia del asunto. 《巴黎协定》第 8 条就“与气候变化不利影响相关的损失和损害”一事,对缔约方规定了义务(obligation)。根据缔约方会议决议第 52 段,第8条并不是义务或赔偿的依据。因此,问题在于,违反义务是否会导致国家责任(responsibility)。通过采用教条主义方法,本文认为,“认识到‘对损失和损害(Loss and Damage)进行避免、最小化和解决’的重要性”意味着接受违反义务的责任。尽管寻求赔偿的手段并非赔偿本身,但各国有义务消除损害来源并采取预防措施来解决损失和损害。尽管如此,将协议下的损失和损害问题单独放在一个条款中,可以在很大程度上体现该事项的重要性。

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  • Azam Amini & Mohammad Abedi & Elnaz Nesari & Ehsan Daryadel & Mahdi Kolahi & Hojjat Mianabadi & Judith Fisher, 2023. "The Paris Agreement'S Approach Toward Climate Change Loss And Damage," World Affairs, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 186(1), pages 46-80, March.
  • Handle: RePEc:wly:woraff:v:186:y:2023:i:1:p:46-80
    DOI: 10.1177/00438200221147936
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