The obligation to cooperate in the fight against climate change

Abstract

Cooperation has a relatively long history under international law. This duty is evident in and has been developed by a variety of international instruments as well as the jurisprudence of courts and tribunals, treaty-bodies and other international institutions. This article examines cooperation as it pertains to climate governance. It appraises the current and emerging dimensions of cooperation, the relationship with other obligations, principles and concepts in this area, as well as asking which aspects of cooperation must be ameliorated to better serve the fight against climate change.