KnE Social Sciences

Published date: Oct 29 2025

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: The 8th Legal International Conference and Studies (LICS 2025): Integrating Climate Change and Biodiversity into National & International Legislation—Harmonizing Knowledge

Pages: 315 - 328

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v10i26.20010

Fifi Lonardypdihfifilonardy@gmail.comDoctoral of Law Program, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA)

This study aims to analyze the interconnection between climate crisis, human rights, and the future of the environment within the framework of international and national law. The climate crisis is not only an environmental issue but also a serious threat to the fulfillment of human rights, such as the right to life, health, and a healthy environment. This research employs a normative juridical method to examine how international and national laws regulate these interconnections and to identify structural weaknesses in the legal system that hinder the enforcement of climate justice. The results indicate that a more adaptive and responsive legal framework is needed to address the climate crisis and human rights protection. This legal framework must be capable of integrating human rights principles into climate policies, ensuring accountability for human rights violations caused by climate change, and promoting public participation in climate-related decision making. The study recommends the harmonization of environmental and human rights laws, as well as strengthening law enforcement mechanisms to achieve sustainable development and climate justice.

Keywords: climate crisis, human rights, justice, sustainable

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