Mohammadhossein Latifian
How Interpretation Shapes International Climate Law: On Semantic Innovations in the Anthropocene
Why is your research important?
The thesis examines how treaty interpretation shapes international climate law, particularly in the context of recent international litigation on climate change. Recently, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) have all witnessed a surge in climate-related cases. This research investigates the extent to which these initiatives influence the development of international climate law through interpretative practices. Drawing on the hermeneutic philosophy of Paul Ricoeur, this study positions itself at the intersection of international law and legal philosophy, seeking to uncover the implications of interpretation for global climate governance.
Supervisors:
- Professor Emeritus George Taylor (external - University of Pittsburgh)
Areas of expertise:
International Climate Law, Legal Philosophy