Transformer l’essai de Paris : lutter contre le changement climatique tout en protégeant les droits

The report argues that the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement requires the systematic integration of human rights and social principles—including those of indigenous peoples, gender equality, and a just transition—into four key mechanisms: Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), adaptation communications, the transparency framework, and the global stocktake. It emphasizes that these principles are not new constraints but are existing international obligations that, when integrated, enhance the legitimacy, sustainability, and effectiveness of climate policies. The document details the specific risks climate actions can pose to vulnerable populations, such as forced displacement from renewable energy projects, and calls for participatory processes and transparent reporting to safeguard these rights.

• The Paris Agreement's preamble explicitly requires Parties to "respect, promote and take into account their respective obligations regarding human rights" when taking climate action, which serves as a guide for interpreting the entire treaty.
• Climate mitigation and adaptation strategies can negatively impact human rights if implemented without consultation, such as large hydroelectric dams or biofuel plantations causing damage to local populations, or renewable energy projects leading to "forced displacements of populations and violations of the rights of indigenous peoples."
• Indigenous peoples are critical actors for climate solutions, as 80% of global biodiversity resources are located on their lands and territories, yet they represent 15% of the world's poorest people.
• Gender equality is essential for effective climate action because women and girls are disproportionately affected by climate change due to inequalities in education, resource access, and decision-making spaces.
• A 'just transition' is necessary to protect workers whose jobs and livelihoods are at risk from climate policies, ensuring they play an active role in redefining their future to reduce social resistance to economic changes.
• Food security is threatened by climate change, which impacts all aspects of food security beyond just production; the report notes that 815 million people globally suffer from chronic hunger.
• The report recommends that Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) move beyond quantitative goals to include a participatory process and a section explaining how human rights and social principles influenced the choice of measures.
• The global stocktake should evaluate climate action not only quantitatively but also based on how it has contributed to the respect and promotion of human rights principles to identify best practices and obstacles.

APA

Duyck, S., Lennon, E., Sherpa, L. N., Rawe, T., Rosemberg, A., Wessendorf, K., Petersen, L. M. L., Camacho, M., & Uribe, J. V. (n.d.). Transformer l’essai de Paris : lutter contre le changement climatique tout en protégeant les droits. Center for International Environmental Law. https://www.ciel.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Delivering-On-Paris-French-Nov2017.pdf

Chicago

Duyck, Sébastien, Erika Lennon, Lapka Nuri Sherpa, Tonya Rawe, Anabella Rosemberg, Kathrin Wessendorf, Lærke Marie Lund Petersen, Monica Camacho, and Juliana Vélez Uribe. Transformer l’essai de Paris : lutter contre le changement climatique tout en protégeant les droits. Center for International Environmental Law, n.d. https://www.ciel.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Delivering-On-Paris-French-Nov2017.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{duyckndtransformer, author = {Duyck, Sébastien and Lennon, Erika and Sherpa, Lapka Nuri and Rawe, Tonya and Rosemberg, Anabella and Wessendorf, Kathrin and Petersen, Lærke Marie Lund and Camacho, Monica and Uribe, Juliana Vélez}, title = {{Transformer l’essai de Paris : lutter contre le changement climatique tout en protégeant les droits}}, institution = {Center for International Environmental Law}, url = {https://www.ciel.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Delivering-On-Paris-French-Nov2017.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }