Human rights protection and climate change problem in light of the principle of common but differentiated responsibility - practice of the European court of human rights

Kastratović Aleksandra (Institut za međunarodnu politiku i privredu, Beograd), aleksandra.kastratovic@diplomacy.bg.ac.rs
Vučić Mihajlo (Institut za međunarodnu politiku i privredu, Beograd), mihajlo@diplomacy.bg.ac.rs

Climate change represents one of the most complex global challenges of our time, presenting a pressing concern for the international community. The negative impacts of climate change on the human rights of both current and future generations have become increasingly evident and must not be ignored. This paper aims to highlight the particular significance of human rights in addressing climate change and to explore the capacity of human rights protection mechanisms to address these climate-related challenges. Human rights impose obligations on states within the context of climate change that must be adhered to, shaping regulations and policies and standardising practices. The principle of common but differentiated responsibility allows for a differentiation in states\' obligations and responsibilities. In this regard, the paper reflects on the legal system of the Republic of Serbia, which is relevant for the protection of human rights from the impacts of climate change.

Keywords: Climate Change, Human Rights, Principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibility, Legal System of the Republic of Serbia, European Court of Human Rights