Common But Differentiated Responsibilities

Common But Differentiated Responsibilities

Concerns over the environment caused divisions between the North and the South. The nations in the north want everyone to share equal responsibility for protecting the environment. The South’s emerging nations think that the developed world’s industrialization is to blame for the environment’s deterioration. It was agreed upon during the Rio Summit in 1992 that developing nations’ unique requirements would have to be considered when drafting and interpreting international environmental legislation. It is also stipulated in the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that the parties must act equitably. It was acknowledged that wealthy nations account for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, whereas emerging nations had comparatively modest per capita emissions. The obligations of the Kyoto Protocol were lifted for China and other developing countries. The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that establishes targets for industrialised countries to lower their greenhouse gas emissions...

What are ‘Common but differentiated responsibilities’? How Could We Implement the Idea?

The concept of “common but differentiated responsibilities” suggests that states are expected to work together in a spirit of international collaboration to preserve, safeguard, and repair the integrity and health of the planet’s environment. States bear distinct yet shared obligations for their respective contributions to the deterioration of the global environment. Given the demands their societies exert on the environment globally and the financial and technical resources at their disposal, the developed countries recognise their share of responsibility in the worldwide goal of sustainable development....

The Protection of Global ‘Commons’

The resources that the community shares collectively rather than privately are known as commons. Some parts of the world are not within the sovereign authority of any one state, hence the international community must exercise common governance over them. We call this Global Commons. These consist of space, Antarctica, the ocean floor, and the atmosphere of Earth. The Antarctic Treaty (1959), the Antarctic Environmental Protocol (1991), and the Montreal Protocol (1987) were among the several accords that were signed. The history of space as a global commons demonstrates how North-South disparities have a significant impact on how these regions are managed....

What is UNFCCC?

According to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which was established in 1992, parties must act to safeguard the climate system with consideration for equality and compliance with their respective but shared obligations....

Conclusion

One of the main ideas of international environmental governance is “Common but Differentiated Responsibilities” (CBDR), which is introduced in class 12th Chapter 6 of your Political Science subject. It recognises the common problem of environmental conservation while also taking into account the various historical contributions and demands of national development of other countries. Understanding CBDR empowers you to engage in informed discussions about environmental policy. As future citizens, you have a role to play in advocating for sustainable practices and holding nations accountable for their environmental commitments. By working together, we can navigate the complexities of CBDR and build a more sustainable future for all....

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