With the constant threat of climate change looming over the world, there is a need for a proposal that can adequately deal with climate change. Current measures seem inadequate to deal with climate...Show moreWith the constant threat of climate change looming over the world, there is a need for a proposal that can adequately deal with climate change. Current measures seem inadequate to deal with climate change. Therefore, a radical change is needed and this can be achieved through degrowth and sufficientarianism. This thesis finds that implementing degrowth in combination with sufficientarianism is better equipped to deal with climate change and the distributional issues it raises, than other proposals such as green growth. Degrowth makes sure that we abide by the earth’s ecological ceiling, while sufficientarianism ensures that everyone has enough and that current resources will be justly distributed.Show less
This bachelor thesis undertakes a normative analysis of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) within the framework of climate distributive justice and focuses on the European Union's position. The...Show moreThis bachelor thesis undertakes a normative analysis of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) within the framework of climate distributive justice and focuses on the European Union's position. The research reveals a misalignment between the current provisions of the ECT and climate distributive principles. Corporations are granted significant autonomy for self-regulation through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the current climate regime, which leads to unjust distributions of climate burdens. Through an in-depth examination of the text of the treaty this thesis proposes a formal regulatory approach that emphasizes states’ legislative responsibility. This approach aims to bridge the gap between current ECT provisions and climate distributive justice imperatives, ensuring a more equitable distribution of climate burdens among corporations and state actors. The thesis outlines a strategic pathway for the EU to address these issues, emphasizing the necessity for an amendment of the ECT. The proposed amendments call for a re-evaluation of the treaty's provisions to align with climate distributive justice principles and hold states accountable for more rigorous legislative measures. The analysis further concludes that, given the urgency of climate action, the EU should expedite its departure from the ECT if the proposed amendments are not implemented. By advocating for a comprehensive re-evaluation and amendment of the ECT, this research contributes to the discourse on climate distributive justice. The proposed changes seek to ensure that international energy agreements adhere to distributive justice principles, promoting a more equitable global climate regime.Show less
