Journal of Human Rights and the Environment
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Global Dialogue on Rights and Environment
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Human Rights in Environmental Contexts:
The journal emphasizes the legal dimensions of human rights as they pertain to environmental issues, exploring how human rights frameworks can address environmental degradation and climate change. - Anthropocene Studies:
A significant focus is placed on the Anthropocene, examining how this new geological epoch affects legal and human rights frameworks, and how governance structures may adapt to these changes. - Indigenous Rights and Environmental Justice:
The journal investigates the intersection of Indigenous rights with environmental justice, highlighting the importance of traditional knowledge and the rights of Indigenous communities in environmental governance. - Climate Justice and Litigation:
There is a strong emphasis on climate justice, particularly through the lens of legal action and litigation, exploring case studies and the effectiveness of rights-based approaches to climate change. - Transnational Governance:
The journal delves into transnational governance issues, discussing the role of NGOs, international law, and collaborative efforts to address global environmental challenges.
Trending and Emerging
- Posthuman and Non-Human Rights:
An increasing number of articles are exploring posthuman legal frameworks, advocating for the recognition of non-human rights within environmental governance, which signals a transformative approach to legal subjectivity. - Climate Change and Human Rights Litigation:
There is a marked rise in publications discussing climate change litigation, particularly in relation to human rights, indicating a growing momentum for using legal avenues to address climate injustices. - Rights of Nature:
The concept of rights of nature is gaining traction, with more studies examining how legal systems can incorporate the rights of natural entities, reflecting a paradigm shift in environmental law. - Intersectionality in Environmental Justice:
Emerging discussions are increasingly incorporating intersectionality, recognizing how various social identities intersect with environmental issues, particularly in contexts of marginalized communities. - Global Governance and Climate Policy:
A trend towards examining global governance frameworks and their implications for climate policy is evident, highlighting the role of international cooperation in addressing environmental challenges.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Environmental Law:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers that focus solely on traditional environmental law without integrating human rights perspectives, indicating a shift towards more interdisciplinary approaches. - Local Environmental Activism:
Research focusing on grassroots or local environmental activism has diminished, possibly overshadowed by broader discussions on global governance and climate litigation. - Historical Perspectives on Environmental Rights:
Papers that analyze historical contexts of environmental rights have become less frequent, suggesting a shift towards contemporary issues and emerging legal frameworks.
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