Climate neocolonialism: the carbon metric under the intergenerational justice

Ricardo Stanziola Vieira; Luciana Bauer

doi:10.5007/2177-7055.2023.e98530

Autores/as

Ricardo Stanziola Vieira Universidade do Vale do Itajaí https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6186-4588
Luciana Bauer Universidade do Vale do Itajaí https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3037-8461

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2177-7055.2023.e98530

Palabras clave:

Climatic colonialism. Carbon Metric. Intergenerational climate environmental standard. Paris Agreement. Intergenerational justice.

Resumen

This article, prepared according to the deductive method, seeks to identify the phenomenon of climate change protection within the scope of national constitutions, treaties, and transnational jurisprudence, concerning carbon metrics and their impacts on the economy and historicity of nations, as the colony-metropolis binomial. The objective is to reveal the justice or not of the current transnational impositions of carbon metrics. It is intended to identify the characteristics of the intergenerational climate law norm that imposes sanctions and rewards according to the carbon economy of each member state, as well as the analysis of intergenerational historical justice since future generations will suffer the impact of the actions of past generations. It also seeks to analyze how transactions and carbon metrics between exporting and importing countries of agricultural, extractive, and mineral products are processed in the new context of the Paris Agreement under the historical perspective of colony-metropolis relations, as well as what the rewards are. Historical and restorative measures would be necessary to neutralize this new climate colonialism so that progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions does not become a trap for domination by developed and historically polluting states.

Biografía del autor/a

Ricardo Stanziola Vieira, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí

Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of São Paulo (USP, 1996). Complementary training in Human Rights - International Institute of Human Rights, IIDH, France (1996). Graduated from the School of Government/SP (1996). Master's degree in Law from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC, 1999), and a Ph.D. in Human Sciences from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC, 2004). Postdoctoral research at the Interdisciplinary Research Center in Environmental Law, Urban Planning, and Land Management (Crideau, University of Limoges - France, 2007-2008). Temporary Researcher Professor at the Universities of Napoli (Italy), Alicante (Spain), Oxford (United Kingdom), Sherbrooke (Quebec-Canada), Ottawa (Canada), University of São Paulo (USP), and State University of Paraíba (Brazil). Permanent Professor in the Master's and Ph.D. programs in Legal Science and the Master's program in Public Policy Management - UNIVALI. Also involved in specializations related to International Environmental Law and Public Law. Experience in the fields of Public Law and Environmental Law; Governance and International Relations; Ethics; Citizenship and Human Rights; Political Science and Public Policies. Mainly focuses on the following topics: Environmental Law and Economic Development; International Relations Theory and Environment; Public International Law; Socioenvironmentalism and Democratic Public Management; Human Rights and Public Security. Member of the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law. Invited Researcher at the Interdisciplinary Research Center in Environmental Law, Urban Planning, and Land Management (Crideau, University of Limoges - France). Director of the Institute "The Law for a Green Planet". Director of the Association of Environmental Law Professors in Brazil - APRODAB. Coordinator of Human Rights and Public Policy at the Institute of Law and Citizenship Studies - IEDC. Coordinator of the research and extension project (UNIVALI) - Citizenship and Sustainability Laboratory - LACIS.

Luciana Bauer, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí

Passionate Lecturer on Climate Change, Human Rights, and Democracy. Global Lawyer. Guardian of Future Generations. Currently pursuing a Doctoral Candidate in Juridical Science at Widener Law School, specializing in Climate Change. Actively pursuing a Doctorate in Juridical Science at the University of the Itajaí Valley, with a dedicated focus on Climate Change. Hold a prestigious Master's degree cum Laude in Juridical Science from Widener Law School, with a comprehensive foundation in Digital Law, Corporate Law, and Environmental Law.Master cum Laude in Juridical Science from the University of Itajaí Valley, with an intensive exploration of Political Philosophy and Constitutional Law. Earned a Bachelor's degree in Juridical Science from the University of the Rio Grande do Sul in 1997. Established career as an Accomplished Federal Judge at the 4th Circuit Federal Court in Brazil from 1999 to 2022, demonstrating expertise in handling intricate cases and leading a team of legal professionals. Currently, dedicated to practicing law in the domains of Human Rights, Digital Law, and Climate Change in a global context.

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