Indigenous Elders and Medicine Peoples Council Statement United Nations Convention on Climate Change COP21 Paris, France, 30 November 2015–11 December 2015

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin M. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
United Nations ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
Indigenous Elders

20 Regional Fisheries Management Organizations

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rayfuse Rosemary
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Fisheries Management ◽  
Law Of The Sea ◽  
Marine Biodiversity ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
Regional Fisheries Management Organizations ◽  
Regional Fisheries Management

This chapter assesses the contribution of Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) to the achievement of the principles of conservation and cooperation articulated in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (LOSC). It begins with a brief historical introduction to the institutionalisation of cooperation through RFMOs and an examination of their structural limitations. It then considers the role and contribution of RFMOs in developing the specific content of the obligation to conserve, including the implications for RFMOs of the increasing recognition of the need to protect, conserve, and manage marine biodiversity in general. Finally, it examines the challenges to RFMOs posed by climate change.

scholarly journals Climate Change and the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees of 28 July 1951

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-120
Author(s):  
Przemysław Osóbka
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
United Nations ◽  
International Law ◽  
Geneva Convention ◽  
Human Migration ◽  
Intergovernmental Panel ◽  
Human Rights Treaties ◽  
The Status ◽  
United Nations Convention

The article deals with The United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, Geneva, 28.7.1951 in the context of climate change consequences. Refuge is strictly defined category in the acts of international law. It does not include environmental and climatic reasons to leave one’s country of origin. However, in 1990, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) drew attention to the fact that human migration could be one of the greatest effects of climate change. The author also analyzes the meaning of the provisions of Article 3 and Article 8 ECHR in the discussed area. The article tries to give an answer to the question whether and why it is necessary to apply the Geneva Convention to climate change refugees if they can be protected under core human rights treaties. It is of greatest interest to the extent where if refers to the climate change refugees situation in New Zeeland and Australia. These states seem to be pioneers in giving refugees protection due to climate change consequences. Probably adaptation of the 1951 Convention to the challenges facing the international community in connection with climate change will in itself become an expression of its responsibility for the consequences of these changes and their impact on individuals and entire communities.

Teitiota v. New Zealand

2021 ◽  
Vol 193 ◽  
pp. 361-388
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Asylum Seeker ◽  
Political Rights ◽  
The Status ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
Civil And Political Rights

361Human rights — Right to life — Asylum seeker fleeing effects of climate change — Deportation of asylum seeker — Admissibility of author’s complaint — Article 5(2)(a) and (b) of Optional Protocol to International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966 — Whether same matter being examined under another international procedure — Whether failure to exhaust domestic remedies — Whether prima facie case established — Victim status — Whether New Zealand violating Article 6 of Covenant by deporting asylum seeker fleeing effects of climate changeEnvironment — Climate change — Sea level rise — United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, 1951 — Whether environmental degradation providing basis for protection under Refugee Convention or protected person jurisdictionAliens — Treaties — United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, 1951 — Bases for protection under Convention — Whether environmental degradation providing basis for protection — New Zealand deporting asylum seeker fleeing effects of climate change — Whether New Zealand violating Article 6 of International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966 — United Nations Human Rights Committee

FORCE MAJEURE, CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES AND TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-44
Author(s):  
Shiyuan Han
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
Contract Law ◽  
Unified Model ◽  
The Other ◽  
Final Decision ◽  
Dual Model ◽  
Chinese Law ◽  
Force Majeure ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
Distinct Line

It is impossible to draw a distinct line between force majeure and change of circumstances, because the two overlap. In order to regulate both force majeure and change of circumstances, the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) has adopted a unified model in article 79, whereas Chinese law adopts a dual model by treating them as different things and regulating them in different articles. Where the purpose of a contract becomes impossible to achieve because of a force majeure and both the CISG and Chinese Contract Law (the CCL) adopt the same model of termination of the contract, the contract should be terminated by one party with a notice to the other party instead of ipso facto avoidance. In a case of a change of circumstances, in order to terminate the contract, both the CISG and the CCL actually follow the path of raising an action by a notice of avoidance or termination to theother party. Both approaches have their merits and demerits but the differences between them in practice are not as large as presumed. Where force majeure and change of circumstances overlap each other, possible ways for termination of the contract are for a party either to choose their preferred solution or to follow the lex specialis derogat generali. The latter way is preferred in this article; and while in an action for termination the judge may balance the interests of both parties in making a final decision, the uniform application of the law, the safety of the transaction and the fairness of the judgment may be ensured in so doing.

Dukungan Legislatif Dalam RUU KUHP Untuk Pemberantasan Korupsi: Pro dan Kontra Tindak Pidana Korupsi dalam RUU KUHPDukungan Legislatif Dalam RUU KUHP Untuk Pemberantasan Korupsi: Pro dan Kontra Tindak Pidana Korupsi dalam RUU KUHP

Jurnal Hukum ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 1721
Author(s):  
Muhammad Aziz Syamsuddin
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
Criminal Code ◽  
The Other ◽  
Deterrent Effect ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
Legislative Support ◽  
The Law ◽  
Shared Commitment ◽  
Crime Of Corruption

AbstractThe spirit of the eradication of corruption is running continually. Various efforts or strategies were arranged to sharpen the power of corruptions’ eradication. One of the strategies is legislation support or comprehend and effective legislation. It was proved by the enactment of Law No. 28 of 1999 on State Implementation of Clean and Free from Corruption, Collusion and Nepotism and also Law No. 31 of 1999 as amended by Law No. 20 of 2001 on Corruption Eradication. The other related legislation such as Law No. 30 of 2002 on Corruption Eradication Commission and the Law 8 of 2010 on the Prevention and Eradication of Money Laundering.  Those Supporting legislations show that there is a shared commitment to eradicate corruption. Indonesia has also ratified the UNCAC (United Nations Convention against Corruption) by Law No. 7 of 2006 on the UN Convention (United Nations) Anti-Corruption. Support legislation is expected to provide a deterrent effect for offenders and protecting the rights of citizens has a whole. Keywords: Legislative Support, Criminal Code Draft, Eradication, Crime of Corruption, Pros and Cons    AbstrakSemangat pemberantasan tindak pidana korupsi terus bergulir. Berbagai upaya atau strategi dibangun untuk mempertajam kekuatan pemberantasan korupsi. Salah satunya adalah dengan dukungan legislasi atau peraturan perundang-undangan yang komprehensif dan efektif. Dibuktikan dengan lahirnya Undang-Undang No. 28 Tahun 1999 tentang Penyelenggaraan Negara yang Bersih dan Bebas dari Korupsi, Kolusi, dan Nepotisme dan Undang-Undang No. 31 Tahun 1999 sebagaimana diubah dengan Undang-Undang No. 20 Tahun 2001 tentang Pemberantasan Tindak Pidana Korupsi. Adapun undang-undang terkait lainnya seperti UU No. 30 Tahun 2002 tentang Komisi Pemberantasan Tindak Pidana Korupsi dan UU No. 8 Tahun 2010 tentang Pencegahan dan Pemberantasan Tindak Pidana Pencucian Uang. Dukungan legislasi tersebut menunjukkan adanya komitmen bersama untuk memberantas tindak pidana korupsi. Indonesia juga  telah meratifikasi UNCAC (United Nations Convention Against Corruption) dengan UU No. 7 Tahun 2006 tentang Konvensi PBB (Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa) Anti Korupsi. Dukungan legislasi ini diharapkan memberikan efek jera bagi pelaku sekaligus melindungi hak-hak warga negara secara keseluruhan. Kata Kunci: Dukungan Legislatif, RUU KUHP, Pemberantasan, Tindak Pidana Korupsi, Pro dan Kontra

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