The Beneficiary Pays Principle (BPP) describes a method for distributing the costs of climate change, in this case among those who benefit, directly or indirectly, from emissions. Such distributive...Show moreThe Beneficiary Pays Principle (BPP) describes a method for distributing the costs of climate change, in this case among those who benefit, directly or indirectly, from emissions. Such distributive principles are essential in determining where the moral responsibility for climate harm lies, and how this harm is best addressed. This thesis proposes a concise answer to what exactly BPP ought to mean, explaining how it could be applied to different agents, including individuals. Working from this definition, this research creates a theoretical basis for developing workable policies, using a carbon tax as a basis. To this end, I discuss the impact of consumer behavior on climate change and the problems which stem from disregarding the consumption and emissions of individuals. I also examine the different approaches to using BPP, focusing on the question “could BPP be applied to individual actions?” I discuss the possibility of implementing a carbon tax as the ideal way to put this interpretation into practice and conclude that BPP forms a necessary basis for globally addressing climate harm.Show less