Journal Article

Environmental Governance and Administrative Law

Alshaikh, Hashem Baker Ali

2025

Overview

Climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing the world today, necessitating well-developed and adaptable governance systems. Increased awareness of climate change has led to the evolution of laws, resulting in various national and international legal instruments designed to tackle this issue. However, these instruments are the focus of considerable debate regarding their effectiveness, particularly concerning implementation on a global scale. This paper analyzes how environmental governance and administrative law can aid in combating climate change. It evaluates the effectiveness of various legal instruments, including treaties, regulations, and policies, at both domestic and international levels. The chosen research methodology for this study is qualitative, beginning with a literature analysis and incorporating several detailed case studies. The study examines jurisdictions that effectively enforce climate-related legal instruments and those that face challenges in enforcement and compliance. The findings indicate that legal instruments are crucial in shaping climate change policies; however, insufficient implementation, political resistance, and resource limitations hinder their effectiveness. Additionally, this paper emphasizes the necessity of developing these frameworks in response to the dynamic challenges posed by climate change. In conclusion, the study demonstrates that effective implementation must be bolstered by a robust enforcement framework, improved international cooperation, and a governance structure capable of adapting to the constantly evolving climate landscape rather than concentrating exclusively on creating and developing legal instruments.

• Publisher: جامعة الأزهر - كلية الشريعة والقانون بالقاهرة
• Subject: التحديات الإدارية / التقلبات المناخية / المقاومات السياسية