Date: 2024
Type: Article
The voice of future generations : institutional representation, lessons learned and the way forward
European journal of legal studies, 2024, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 9-30
KRAJNYÁK, Enikő, The voice of future generations : institutional representation, lessons learned and the way forward, European journal of legal studies, 2024, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 9-30
- https://hdl.handle.net/1814/76984
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Climate change is inherently an intergenerational issue, and different strategies have been developed in order to channel future generations' perspectives in climate-related decision-making processes. These strategies include youth-led strategic cases, which, at the same time pose significant challenges to the existing legal framework, mainly relating to establishing standing before courts, duties of the present generation, and proving the causal connection between a human rights violation and the impacts of climate change. Such dilemmas, however, should not hinder endeavors to channel intergenerational equity in legislation and jurisdiction. This study argues that a possible solution for the representation of future generations could be realized through high-level specialized institutions that have the power to influence decisions at domestic, regional, and international levels. The study also aims to evaluate precedent-setting examples from the practice of future generations' institutions and reflect on the lessons that higher-level institutions could learn from these practices.
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Published online: 24 June 2024
Cadmus permanent link: https://hdl.handle.net/1814/76984
Full-text via DOI: 10.2924/EJLS.2024.014
ISSN: 1973-2937
External link: https://ejls.eui.eu/
Publisher: European University Institute
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