Local Communities In Era Of Climate Change: Addressing Challenges Through The Lens Of Sustainable Development Goals 2015

Abstract

Climate change effects posed global threats and problems especially for local communities. In response to these challenges, many countries have implemented legal frameworks aimed at addressing its effects in rural areas in line with Sustainable Development Goals 13 of 2015. These frameworks typically involve combinations of regulations, incentives, and support mechanisms capable of assisting community's adaptation along with the mitigating effects of climatic change. Examining international case studies and analyzing data on the implementation of these frameworks offers reasonable insight into what strategies are most effective in helping communities respond to the harmful effects of climatic change. The paper revealed that the legal frameworks that prioritized community engagement and participations appears to be more effective in assisting local communities in addressing climate change. The paper argued that a better understanding of the efficiency and effectiveness of the existing regulatory frameworks is also crucial for informing future policy decisions and ensuring that communities are adequately equipped to confront the challenges posed by a warming planet. In order to achieve the research objectives, the paper adopts doctrinal research methods that analyzes global and domestic legal documents. The primary legal sources includes global treaties, decisions of court, municipal legislations along with relevant academic works. Most significantly, the article highlights best practices and identifies areas for improvement in current climate change policies in local communities and makes recommendations for policymakers on how to strengthen legal frameworks to protect, support and enable vulnerable communities to address the challenges of climatic change. Ultimately, the legal frameworks and principles regulating climate change should be reviewed to reflect the whole essence of the regulatory frameworks that guarantees safety and security of the local communities as well as creating a more resilient communities.