From the West to the rest
Climate change as a challenge to human security in Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12337393 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dan Kuwali (Malawi Defence Force, Grotius Centre, International Legal Studies, Nordic African Institute, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 18-38 |
| Publication date | 2008-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | African Security Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1024-6029 • E-ISSN: 2154-0128 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10246029.2008.9627481 |
| OpenAlex | W2062151441 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 7 |
To date, most of the work on climate change has focused on mitigation and adaptation strategies to address its causes and consequences to the environment. Some commentators have expanded the debate by arguing for the promotion of sustainable development and poverty reduction. However, there is need to also focus on the human dimension in the climate change discourse. Therefore, this discussion seeks to contribute a more nuanced understanding of the problem through a victim (human security) oriented approach to combat climate change. The central argument is that there must be a deliberate reframing of the climate change debate in terms of human security, which is anchored in human rights doctrine. The shared human rights framework entitles and empowers developing countries to safeguard their rights when they are endangered. Investment in emission reduction is a bargain compared to the long-term costs of inaction. It is essential to act now to prevent catastrophic impacts, rather than adopt a business as usual approach and face terrible consequences later. Africa should take the lead, as populations in developing countries on the African continent will bear the brunt of climate change impact
Argument (complex analysis · Climate change · Cognitive reframing · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental ethics · Human rights · Human security · Political economy · Political economy of climate change · Political science · Poverty · Sociology · Climate Change and Geoengineering · Environmental law and policy · Human Rights and Development · Law
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.14 |
| Citation span | 2012 - 2012 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |