Abstract
The Clean Development Mechanism CDM of the Kyoto Protocol has come under increased criticisms for spearheading human rights violations in host countries. These human rights concerns include mass displacement of citizens from their homes to allow for projects, lack of participation by citizens in project planning and implementation, siting and concentration of projects in poor and vulnerable communities, lack of governmental accountability on projects and the absence of judicial and quasi-judicial remedies for victims of the above-mentioned problems.“s negotiators continue to map out the details of post climate change regimes, it is imperative to take stock and examine how these transparency and accountability concerns facing the current CDM framework could be pragmatically addressed. This paper discusses the need for a more transparent and accountable CDM. It explores the idea of accountability under international law and examines how these notions could be mainstreamed into a post-CDM framework. This paper discusses the need for a comprehensive complaint mechanism under the CDM as a starting point for a more transparent and accountable CDM.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Nordic Environmental Law Journal |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |