Climate Crisis Reports

Legal Aspects of Climate Change Adaptation

This report looks closely at three areas key to heading off the likelihood of accelerating instability in the near future: population displacement, food security and access to technology. This report places these issues within the larger context of the Paris Agreement.

Model Statute for Proceedings Challenging Government Failure to Act on Climate Change

Building on recent successes and judicial reasoning, the Model Statute highlights the role of litigation in setting requirements for governments to protect the public. With the advice of leading experts, it provides detailed rationales, precedents and 23 specific Articles for reforms.

Achieving Justice and Human Rights in an Era of Climate Change Disruption

This report from the IBA Presidential Task Force on Climate Change Justice and Human Rights identifies gaps in existing legal, human rights and trade arrangements.

IBA Human Rights Institute council resolution on climate justice and human rights

The IBAHRI adopted a council resolution that provides a framework of its commitments to the issue and calls upon international bodies to take concrete steps towards achieving climate justice.

Climate Change and Human Resources Policies Report

This report on climate change and employment contributes to discussions anticipating structural changes to business and training for workforces transitioning to low-carbon economies.