Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDRRC)
Fossil Fuel-based Economy and Human Rights
Inputs to Inform the Thematic Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in the Context of Climate Change to the Human Rights Council 59th session
South Centre
February 2025
The South Centre calls for a Just Transition away from fossil fuels, centering the rights of marginalized communities & the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.
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Inputs to the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development Study on Climate Justice, Sustainability, and the Right to Development
February 2025
The South Centre inputs to the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development Study on Climate Justice, Sustainability, and the Right to Development makes a call for upholding Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDRRC) in ensuring a just transition, protecting the human rights of the most affected populations and reforming Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanisms that threaten climate action.
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South Centre inputs to the Secretary-General’s synthesis report on opportunities, best practices, actionable solutions, challenges and barriers relevant to a just transition and the full realisation of human rights for all people
December 2024
A just transition requires urgent action! The South Centre calls for increased climate finance, reform of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS), and upholding Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDRRC) to ensure a sustainable and equitable future for all.
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