ABSTRACT

This chapter focuses on particular upon these themes in respect of climate justice, ethics and integrity in the Declaration on Climate Justice, and how they have helped inform the discussions for the international climate talks in Paris. It considers Robinson's humanistic vision for inclusive decision-making in respect of climate politics. The chapter examines the focus of the Foundation upon intellectual property, access to clean technologies and the development of a low-carbon economy. It investigates the support of Robinson for fossil fuel divestment. The chapter examines Robinson's work on climate justice and ethics and explores the Human Rights Council's resolution on climate change and human rights. It looks at the efforts to develop an international framework for climate law. The chapter examines the work of Robinson as a United Nations Special Envoy on Climate Change particularly considering her advocacy at the United Nations Climate Summit 2014, and for a strong international climate deal in Paris in 2015.