The Distributive Effects of Environmental Politics II: National and International Perspectives

Abstract

This panel focuses on normative questions that arise in a global context, in particular to what extent are international distributive effects consistent with different justice norms? Internationally, the benefits of multilateral environmental agreements are often reaped by the rich Northern countries which can make most immediate economic use of natural resources while substantial shares of costs also have to be borne by the developing countries. Accordingly, many of these states fear that international environmental agreements will limit their potential for economic growth and social development. Most recent environmental agreements contain clauses on technology and transfer and financial support for developing countries. But it remains a hotly debated issue whether this suffices to balance the unequal burdens that many international environmental agreements impose on developed and developing countries.

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