INTERNATIONAL LAW AND CLIMATE CHANGE: THE ROLE OF GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENT

AUTHOR – ANIKET NITIN PAYGUDE, LLM STUDENT AT SHRI NAVALMAL FIRODIA LAW COLLEGE

BEST CITATION – ANIKET NITIN PAYGUDE, INTERNATIONAL LAW AND CLIMATE CHANGE: THE ROLE OF GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENT, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (12) OF 2025, PG. 606-613, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

ABSTRACT:

International Law and Climate Change: The Role of Global Environmental  Agreements

This research investigates the role of international law in combating climate change through global environmental agreements, with a focus on multilateral treaties like the Paris Agreement. Climate change presents one of the most pressing global challenges, and international law provides a framework for collective action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote sustainability, and adapt to changing environmental conditions. The study explores how international legal instruments set binding  for states, promoting cooperation in climate mitigation.This section analyzes major global agreements like the Paris Agreement, examining their legal frameworks, objectives, and how they define state obligations for emission reductions,  and climate resilience.The research explores the legal responsibilities of states under these treaties, and how international bodies monitor and report on compliance.

The study highlights difficulties in ensuring compliance with international climate law, particularly in the absence of strong enforcement mechanisms. Issues such as sovereignty, and political  significant obstacles to achieving global climate goals.This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how international law supports the global fight against climate change and cooperation among nations.

Keywords: International law, climate change, Paris Agreement,  environmental agreements,  state obligations.