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Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 September 2025

Peter Lawrence  and
Michael Reder
Peter Lawrence
Affiliation:
University of Tasmania
Michael Reder
Affiliation:
Hochschule fur Philosophie Munchen

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Representing Future Generations
Climate Change and the Global Legal Order
 , pp. v - viii
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2025

Contents

  1. Preface

  2. 1Introduction

    1. 1.1Aim of the Book

    2. 1.2Our Methodology: A Pragmatist Approach

    3. 1.3Connections with the Earth System Governance Project

    4. 1.4Possible Critiques

    5. 1.5Structure of the Book

    6. References

  3. Part INormative Framework: Justifying Representation of Future Generations

    1. 2Proxy Representation and the Global Legal Order: Integrating Philosophical and Legal Perspectives

      1. 2.1Introduction

      2. 2.2Traditional Concepts of Representation and Their Limitations

      3. 2.3Proxy Representation

      4. 2.4Existing Forms of Proxy Representation in International Law

        1. 2.4.1League of Nations Mandate System

        2. 2.4.2Erga Omnes Claims under the International Law Commission Articles on State Responsibility

        3. 2.4.3Claims brought under the European Convention on Human Rights

        4. 2.4.4American Convention on Human Rights

        5. 2.4.5Aarhus Convention

        6. 2.4.6Case Studies: Conclusions

      5. 2.5Proxy Representation of Future Generations in the International Legal Order and Its Functions

      6. 2.6Synthesis

      7. References

    2. 3The Democratic Ideal and Its Normative Value for Future Generations

      1. 3.1Democracy and Future Generations: An Ambivalent Relationship

      2. 3.2Democracy as an Ideal at the International Level

      3. 3.3Future Generations as a Blind Spot in Different Theories of Democracy

        1. 3.3.1Realist Theories of Democracy

        2. 3.3.2Liberal Theories of Democracy

        3. 3.3.3Deliberative Theories of Democracy

        4. 3.3.4Communitarian Theories of Democracy

        5. 3.3.5Post-structuralist Theories of Democracy

        6. 3.3.6Pragmatist Theories of Democracy

        7. 3.3.7Comparison of Models of Democracy

      4. 3.4Normative Foundations for the Representation of Future Generations

        1. 3.4.1Intergenerational Justice

        2. 3.4.2Solidarity

        3. 3.4.3Vulnerability

      5. 3.5Theoretical Strategies for Reforming Representation

        1. 3.5.1Normative Impulses for the Discourse on Proxy Representation

        2. 3.5.2Future Generations as Part of the National and International Demos

      6. 3.6Legal Constraints and Human Rights as (Normative) Global Legal Practice

      7. 3.7Final Remarks

      8. References

  4. Part IIInternational Law and Institutions

    1. 4Criteria for Evaluating Mechanisms for Representation of Future Generations

      1. 4.1Introduction

      2. 4.2Criteria for Evaluating Institutions to Represent Future Generations

        1. 4.2.1Democratic Legitimacy of International Institutions

        2. 4.2.2Democratic Legitimacy of International Tribunals

        3. 4.2.3Effectiveness

        4. 4.2.4Accessibility and Political Sustainability

      3. 4.3Final Observations

      4. References

    2. 5Lessons from Existing International Institutions to Represent Vulnerable Groups

      1. 5.1Introduction

      2. 5.2Case Studies

        1. 5.2.1Case Study 1: Children

        2. 5.2.2Case Study 2: Disabled Persons

        3. 5.2.3Case Study 3: Women

      3. 5.3Analysis and Comparison with Institutions Designed to Represent Future Generations

        1. 5.3.1Normative Justifications

        2. 5.3.2Effectiveness

      4. 5.4Conclusion

      5. References

  5. Part IIICase Studies

    1. 6The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and Proxy Representation of Future Generations

      1. 6.1Introduction

      2. 6.2Origins and Functions of an Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

      3. 6.3Proxy Representation and Its Normative Implications

      4. 6.4The Mandate of the Advisory Opinion and Future Generations

      5. 6.5Normative Evaluation of the Principle of Harm Prevention

      6. 6.6Fallback Options: An Indirect Obligation to Future Generations

      7. 6.7Intergenerational Equity

        1. 6.7.1Intergenerational Equity: Introduction

        2. 6.7.2Intergenerational Equity as a General Principle of Law

        3. 6.7.3Intergenerational Equity as a Principle of Treaty Interpretation

      8. 6.8Proxy Representation and Procedural Reform: NGO/Expert Amicus Briefs

      9. 6.9Legitimacy and Effectiveness

      10. 6.10Conclusion

      11. References

    2. 7A UN Committee on the Rights of the Child Case Study: The Sacchi et al. Case by Nicky van Dijk

      1. 7.1Introduction

      2. 7.2The Communication

        1. 7.2.1Children Claim Their Future

      3. 7.3Democratic Legitimacy and Effectiveness of the Communication Procedure

        1. 7.3.1Procedural Legitimacy: Inclusive and Fair Representation

        2. 7.3.2Accountability, Transparency, and Deliberation

        3. 7.3.3Source-based Legitimacy: Discourse, Expertise, and Resources

        4. 7.3.4Substantial Legitimacy: Effectiveness and Equity

      4. 7.4Conclusion

      5. References

    3. 8A UN Special Envoy for Future Generations

      1. 8.1Introduction

      2. 8.2Justifying a UN Special Envoy for Future Generations

      3. 8.3Democratic Legitimacy of a UN Special Envoy

      4. 8.4Lessons from Existing International Institutions to Protect Other Vulnerable Groups and National Institutions for Future Generations

        1. 8.4.1Existing International Institutions for the Vulnerable

        2. 8.4.2Lessons from National Institutions for Future Generations

      5. 8.5Proxy Functions of a UN Special Envoy

      6. 8.6Synthesis: Strategic Alignment for Future Generations

      7. References

    4. 9Conclusion

      1. 9.1Introduction

      2. 9.2Proxy Representation through a Pragmatist Lense

      3. 9.3Real-World International Political Processes

      4. 9.4Further Research

      5. References

  6. Index

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  • Peter Lawrence, University of Tasmania, Michael Reder, Hochschule fur Philosophie Munchen
  • Book: Representing Future Generations
  • Online publication: 19 September 2025
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