Justice for future generations in Australia and climate change law

Loshini Naidoo

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[The dilemma of climate change brings to light some inadequacies in our justice system as it is primarily orientated to methods of access to justice for present generations of human beings. This can lead to difficulties where the rights of future generations and the environment are substantially affected by the actions of present generations leaving future generations with the inability to access justice in order to protect their rights because they lack standing. One of the areas of significant environmental concern for future generations is the potential for severe and irreversible environmental damage caused by the adverse effects of climate change.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationClimate Change Law : Comparative, Contractual & Regulatory Considerations : Proceedings of the 2008 Conference of the National Environmental Law Association at Freemantle
    Place of PublicationPyrmont, N.S.W
    PublisherLawbook Co.
    Pages273-293
    Number of pages21
    ISBN (Print)9780455226347
    Publication statusPublished - 2009

    Keywords

    • climatic changes
    • justice
    • law
    • environmental degradation
    • Australia

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