Climate Justice
All articles in Climate Justice
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Human And Environmental Rights Come With Mutual Responsibilities
Citizens for Global Solutions · December 2022
Declarations of human and environmental rights mean little until people accept duties to match. A world court for both kinds of rights, a people’s parliament and a legal status of world citizen would give individuals a say over how the planet is treated.
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The WFM strategy for a “World Constituent Moment”
World Federalist Movement · November 2022
A coalition of willing democracies cannot launch a world parliament while great powers are at war; only a shared danger such as the environmental crisis can. Step-by-step campaigns for a Global Green Deal and a UN parliamentary assembly could start that process.
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Russia’s Don River: History, Conflict, Water and National Security
World Federalist Movement – Canada · October 2022
The Don River’s historical and cultural significance intertwines with national security and climate change in the Donbas region. The river’s role in shaping identity and geopolitical tensions highlights the intersection of water, sovereignty, and global governance.
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Unity is Strength but a common purpose makes unusual companions
World Federalist Movement · September 2022
World federalists from across the globe unite under a common purpose despite diverse political views. The article highlights the movement’s strength in bridging ideological divides.
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The War against Ukraine and the Advancement of World Federalism
World Federalist Movement · September 2022
The war against Ukraine highlights the need for a ceasefire and energy independence. The article argues for world federalism as a path to global peace and climate action.
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What can we learn from COP26 as world federalists?
World Federalist Movement · November 2021
Glasgow left national interest in charge, as China and India softened the coal pledge and small island states were let down. Yet the US and China agreed to cut emissions together, and the climate fight could spur more democratic, accountable global governance.
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Human Rights and Climate Change
World Federalist Movement – Canada · July 2021
Despite strong opposition from Russia, China and others, a growing number of states back a UN special rapporteur on human rights and climate change; the Council’s 2021 resolution only encourages further discussion of the post.
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Mondial Spring 2021: Getting from Here to There
World Federalist Movement – Canada · March 2021
A good future depends on changing values, not just technology. Growth must stop being the goal, and people can find more satisfaction in learning, music, community and helping others than in endless spending: more fun, less stuff.
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Mondial Spring 2021: Better Climate Governance Matters!
World Federalist Movement – Canada · March 2021
COP26 offers a chance to advance climate action. World federalists propose mediation to improve international climate negotiations.
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Mondial Summer 2020: Surviving Dystopia: World Federalism Eclipsed
World Federalist Movement – Canada · September 2020
Myron J. Frankman argues that climate breakdown will make borders untenable, so survival needs a planet-wide basic income, open borders and local governing assemblies, with phones guiding people to safety.
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Youth Call for Climate Justice
December 2019
Youth activists gathered at the CUNCR 2019 Climate Justice & Democracy Summit, resulting in the Epirus Declaration for Climate Democracy. This declaration calls for intergenerational justice, global democratic solutions, and the recognition of the rights of the environment.
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International Relations Theory and World View
World Federalist Movement – Canada · January 2019
Foreign Affairs elevates ‘Tech World’ and ‘Warming World’ as autonomous IR approaches. The journal’s anthology highlights emerging challenges in technology and climate change.
