Ian Higham

The authors of this article define and conceptualize the phenomenon of ‘just transition litigation’. Read more

This article aims to explain why national governments choose soft policies in the domestication of international norms even when those... Read more

This review examines the promises and pitfalls of multistakeholder partnerships (MSPs) for sustainable development. We take stock of the literature... Read more

This article examines the 14 climate-related complaints filed under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct prior to the adoption of the 2023 Update, showing how many of these cases illustrate the potential interlinkages between the human rights and climate change dimensions of the Guidelines. Read more

Governments sometimes adopt policies that are not aligned with their preferences or have not come onto their agendas when doing... Read more

This submission focuses on access to information on climate change and human rights in response to a call for inputs issued by the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change. Read more

This report consists of a submission by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment to a call for inputs on corporate accountability in the context of human rights and climate change. Read more

This report consists of a response to a call for inputs on ‘Investors, ESG and Human Rights’ by the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights. It focuses on the climate change-related human rights responsibilities of investors. Read more

Informed by research conducted using the Climate Change Laws of the World database, this report consists of a submission to a call for inputs on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change. Read more

More needs to be done to ensure the accountability and credibility of net zero commitments made by a range of actors. This response to a UN consultation offers evidence and recommendations on how this can be done. Read more

Following the approval of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), this commentary explores the implications of the evolving regulatory landscape for corporate action on climate change. Read more

In this commentary, Daniel Berliner, Ian Higham and Joana Setzer argue that the first Global Stocktake may yet produce positive outcomes, even where policy and implementation gaps remain. Read more

The UN recently published a report on the net zero commitments of ‘non-state actors’, including businesses and cities. Ian Higham examines the key ways the report’s recommendations advance the net zero accountability agenda and discusses potential pitfalls and possible next steps in global governance of net zero.  Read more