LEGAL INSTRUMENTS GOVERNING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION

AUTHOR- PROF. (DR.) MANJU ARORA RELAN* & BRIJESH KUMAR SAINI**

* LC-1, FACULTY OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

** RESEARCH SCHOLAR, FACULTY OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

BEST CITATION – PROF. (DR.) MANJU ARORA RELAN* & BRIJESH KUMAR SAINI, LEGAL INSTRUMENTS GOVERNING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (5) OF 2025, PG. 767-776, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

The intensifying phenomenon of global climate change poses an unprecedented threat to ecological stability, economic development, and human survival. This article critically examines the multifaceted implications of climate change while exploring comprehensive mitigation strategies through a techno-legal lens. The research identifies and analyses significant gaps in the existing international legal framework governing climate action and evaluates the efficacy of institutional mechanisms such as the UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, and Paris Agreement. By juxtaposing legal inadequacies with technological advancements—like Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, remote sensing, and carbon capture techniques—the study underscores the transformative potential of emerging technologies in addressing climate-related challenges. The article further explores national climate legislations, particularly India’s evolving legal stance, proposing the integration of the Latin maxim “Ubi jus, ibi remedium” to ensure enforceable remedies for climate grievances. Through doctrinal research, comparative legal analysis, and reference to recent IPCC and UNEP reports, the study advocates for a reformed, inclusive, and technology-enabled climate governance model that balances legal accountability with innovation. Ultimately, it calls for a paradigm shift in climate jurisprudence to secure a sustainable and resilient future for all.