| Abstract [eng] |
The Master’s thesis, "State Responsibility or Legal Conundrum: Positive Obligations Under Article 8 of the ECHR in Light of Climate Governance," meticulously examines the developing responsibilities of States under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) within the context of environmental human rights and climate governance. This study includes an analysis of the progression of European Court of Human Rights jurisprudence concerning environmental law and climate governance over the last five decades, highlighting its integration across diverse legal fields and its convergence with human rights. A comprehensive, chronological, and in-depth analysis is conducted to identify patterns in the positive obligations of States under Article 8. Additionally, the research explores the interaction between States' legal and conceptual obligations, governance policies, and legal responsibilities. The primary objective is to evaluate the pertinence of Article 8 in contemporary climate governance and to formulate practical recommendations to assist States in effectively safeguarding citizens' rights from the adverse impacts of climate change in the future. |
