International Law
Meisam Norouzi; Pouya Berelian; Mehdi Eskandari Khoshgu
Abstract
So far, states' obligations to reduce greenhouse gas production have proved ineffective, and greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase. In such a circumstance, the approach to the legal obligation of states to reduce environmental risks associated with greenhouse gas production must provide a fresh ...
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So far, states' obligations to reduce greenhouse gas production have proved ineffective, and greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase. In such a circumstance, the approach to the legal obligation of states to reduce environmental risks associated with greenhouse gas production must provide a fresh insight into environmental damage, as well as facilitating the exploration of sustainable, ethical, and fair alternatives. It is undeniable that states' actions and the release of greenhouse gases by them will lead to the complete destruction of the earth in terms of environmental pollution and global warming. Consequently, it is essential that a strategy is developed to hold the state accountable for the environmental risks posed by greenhouse gases. Current research focuses on the critical question of what obligation states have to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in order to counter global climate change, and to what extent are these Obligations legally binding? In light of the answer to this question, we assume that there are specific obligations imposed on states in order to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases produced in comparison to the past in order to achieve the goals of combating global climate change.
Seyed Qasem Zamani; Pouya Berelian
Abstract
One of the important principles of international water law is the Principle of Equitable and Reasonable Utilization. According to this principle, any Watercourse State is eligible for an equitable and reasonable share in the constructive use of the shared water resource. The allocation of states' rights ...
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One of the important principles of international water law is the Principle of Equitable and Reasonable Utilization. According to this principle, any Watercourse State is eligible for an equitable and reasonable share in the constructive use of the shared water resource. The allocation of states' rights in using shared water resources has long been based on the multi-dimensional and complex definition of fairness. The main questions to which this research intends to answer are as follows: what is the concept and realm of the principle of equitable and reasonable utilization in the international law and procedure and how was the process of its changes? This principle, as the main basis and component of the international water law system, is considered a rule of the customary international law and is included in various international instruments. The described principle, along with other principles ruling in this field, can create a lawful system for the states and control the disputes between the states in shared water resources management. In this research, by using library and internet resources and international instruments, and using a descriptive-analytical method, the concept and realm of the principle of equitable and reasonable utilization will be studied.
