Mechanisms for Protecting Children’s Rights from the Effects of Climate Change

Ali Al-Hammouri1, Tareq Al-Billeh2 & Ikram Derbal3

Abstract
The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the extent of climate change on
children’s ability to survive, grow, and thrive, as well as the extent to which children
are protected from the effects of climate change in accordance with international and
national legislation, identify protection mechanisms and make proposals for their
development to ensure greater protection and reduce the effects of climate change on
children. This research follows a comparative analytical approach between the
Declaration on Children and the Jordanian Constitution. It indicates the most
important elements and mechanisms for protecting children’s rights against climate
change ramifications in light of the international legislative system and the Jordanian
legislation. The results of the study reveal that climate change has very negative
effects on public health as children began to show signs that they were the most
affected with regard to other consequences of climate change. The study’s findings
focus on protection mechanisms and make proposals for their development to ensure
greater protection and reduce the effects of climate change on children.

Keywords: Children’s Rights, Human Rights, Climate Change, Healthy Environment, Environmental Justice, Climate Justice