Climate Change and Human Rights

Climate Change and Human Rights

Climate change and human rights is an intersectional field of study that explores the complex relationship between climate change and the fundamental rights and well-being of individuals and communities. It addresses how climate change impacts various aspects of human life.

Welcome to new Castan Centre Academic Members

We are excited to welcome a group of outstanding new academics whose expertise will enrich the Castan Centre’s research, teaching, and public engagement across a diverse range of human rights and social justice issues.
3 June, 2026
Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter

Keynote announced: Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter

The Castan Centre is honoured to welcome Commissioner Sue‑Anne Hunter as keynote speaker for the 2026 Castan Centre Conference.
17 May, 2026
Peace Palace in Hague.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on Climate Change: A Landmark Decision on International Environmental Law

The Federal Court of Australia has handed down its highly anticipated judgment in the Australian Climate Case, a four-year climate case brought by Torres Strait Islanders against the Commonwealth.
31 July, 2025
A headshot of each of the eight new members is featured here.

Welcome to new Castan Centre Academic Members

The Castan Centre appoints eight new academic members from Monash Law.
12 June, 2025

Human Rights Day 2022: A Federal Human Rights Act to Deliver Climate Justice

On 10 December 2022 the world marks Human Rights Day commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights(UDHR) in 1948.
9 December, 2022
Cover of the book, next to a photo of Paula Gerber.

Critical Perspectives on Human Rights Law

Volume 2 provides a comprehensive, accessible and Scholarly examination of many of the key human rights issues facing Australia today.
15 March, 2022

Torres Strait Islanders successful in landmark human rights complaint against Australia

In a historic decision, the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee found on Friday 23 September that Australia’s failure to adequately adapt to climate change violates the human rights of Torres Strait Islanders.
4 October, 2015

Research Group Convenor

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Research Group Members

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Recent Trends in Climate Litigation and Human Rights

The 2021 keynote address at the Castan Centre and King & Wood Mallesons Annual Lecture, by The Hon Justice Brian J Preston FRSN SC, Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales.