This presentation, prepared by LRI in the context of an ecbi workshop in March 2025, introduces the role of international law in the UNFCCC process, explaining the treaty-making process, sources and characteristics of international environmental law, the legal nature of climate treaties, and the mechanisms for compliance under the UN climate regime.
11 Mar 2025
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