European University Institute Library

Climate change and the UN Security Council, edited by Shirley V. Scott, Charlotte Ku

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Climate change and the UN Security Council

bibliography

1007038110

edited by Shirley V. Scott, Charlotte Ku

"This forward-looking book examines the scope and options for the United Nations Security Council to respond to climate insecurity. A cross-disciplinary team of experts addresses the range of political and legal considerations involved, including, the scope for adapting existing Council tools to address the challenge of climate change, the legality and legitimacy of doing so, the attitude of the P5 and EU, and Council action to date. Specific tools considered include establishing an international court or tribunal, targeted sanctions, peace missions, and 'legislation.' The starting assumption is that, given the futures projected by climate scientists and the responsibility of the Council for international peace and security, the Council will almost inevitably take its place as a key player in climate governance. Contributors therefore focus on the question of just how the Council will be able to most constructively contribute to effective climate governance and how it can begin to prepare for such a role"--, Provided by publisher