Gwynn MacCarrick

1 week ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Edward Morgan |Megan L. Crichton |Gwynn MacCarrick |Elise M. Stephenson

An increasing focus on the rights of future generations, leaning on constitutional provisions and policy, could be used to support a climate justice approach to climate action. Future generations are recognised in 59 national constitutions, mainly with respect to natural resources and the environment. Future generations policy overlaps closely with key climate change impact policy areas, which could provide policymakers with mechanisms to encourage greater climate action.