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- 1 The concept of common but differentiated responsibilities in international environmental law entails that while pursuing a common goal (see also Conservation of Natural Resources), States take on different obligations, depending on their socio-economic situation and their historical contribution to the environmental problem at stake.
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The interrelationship between these concepts can be characterized as follows: the concept of common but differentiated responsibilities constitutes a means of translating the concept of inter- and intra-generational equity to the inter-State level, the South-North context in particular, with a view to attaining sustainable development by ...
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Common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR), principle of international environmental law establishing that all states are responsible for addressing global environmental destruction yet not equally responsible. The principle balances, on the one hand, the need for all states to take.
- I. Definition of the Principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
- II. Implications of the Principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
- III. Manifestations of the Principle in Multilateral Treaties and Declarations
The principle of ‘common but differentiated responsibility’ evolved from the notion of the ‘common heritage of mankind’ and is a manifestation of general principles of equity in international law. The principle recognises historical differences in the contributions of developed and developing States to global environmental problems, and difference...
In practical terms, the principle has at least two consequences. First, it entitles, or may require, all concerned States to participate in international response measures aimed at addressing environmental problems. Second, it leads to environmental standards that impose differing obligations on States. The principle finds its roots prior to UNCED ...
Instances of common responsibility appear as early as 1949, where tuna and other fish were described as being “of common concern” to the parties by reason of their continued use by those parties. Other examples include outer space and the moon, on the other hand, aredescribed as the “province of all mankind,” waterfowl as “an international resourc...
Jun 13, 2017 · The principle of common but differentiated responsibility (CBDR) has been based on the international community’s recognition of historical responsibilities and the principles of fairness and solidarity. It has been argued that the newly fashionable notion of universality overturns the principle.
- Mariama Williams, Manuel F. Montes
- 2016
The concept of “common but differentiated responsibilities” (CDR) is receiving increasing recognition in international law. “Common” suggests that certain risks affect and are affected by every nation on earth.
- Christopher D. Stone
- 2004
Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) is a principle that was formalized in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) of Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, 1992. The CBDR principle is mentioned in UNFCCC article 3 paragraph 1.., [1] and article 4 paragraph 1. [2]
Aug 27, 2022 · In his contribution, Gill investigates whether the concept of common but differentiated responsibilities is an adequate normative tool to gauge the interaction between and the respective responsibilities of the state military and non-state actors engaged in a non-international armed conflict.
