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Balancing Climate Change Concerns and The Need for Economic Development in Uganda : A Case Study of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline Project
Dissertation (LLM (International Trade and Investment Law in Africa))--University of Pretoria, 2023.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/93483 Balancing Climate Change Concerns and The Need for Economic Development in Uganda : A Case Study of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline Project Kabre, Jonathan U23977796@tuks.co.za Masanzu, Shingira Wagura, Brenda Njeri UCTD Economic Development Climate Change Just Transition Energy Industrialisation Dissertation (LLM (International Trade and Investment Law in Africa))--University of Pretoria, 2023. In a pivotal moment for Uganda, a nation at the crossroads of economic growth and global climate action, this study unveils the paradoxical challenge presented by the East African Crude Oil Project (EACOP). With the pressing need for economic development juxtaposed against the urgency of climate change mitigation, Uganda's decisions today, particularly in the context of the EACOP, wield profound implications for the nation's future and the broader region. As millions in Africa grapple with the immediate impacts of climate change, including severe droughts, floods, and food insecurity, Uganda stands as a microcosm of the complex interplay between economic aspirations and environmental responsibility. This research dissects the intricate balance, revealing the incoherence in Uganda's national climate governance and development strategies. Notably, this study examines these challenges in light of Uganda's obligations as a signatory to the Paris Agreement. The Agreement, aligning with Principle 7 of the Rio Declaration, upholds the principles of equity and Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) in addressing climate change concerns. It emphasizes an effective yet progressive response to the climate crisis, considering the unique needs of developing countries and their pursuit of sustainable development and poverty eradication. While navigating the terrain of Paris Agreement obligations, the study spotlights the role of the private sector in driving sustainability and innovation within the energy sector. A critical examination of public-private partnerships is provided, delving into their potential to promote cleaner technologies and align business interests with climate objectives. Against the backdrop of historical emissions, differentiated responsibilities, and global climate goals, the EACOP emerges as a symbol of the delicate equilibrium between progress and environmental stewardship that defines Uganda's developmental trajectory. Centre for Human Rights LLM (International Trade and Investment Law in Africa) Unrestricted Faculty of Laws SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure 2023-11-28T11:12:06Z 2023-11-28T11:12:06Z 2023-12-08 2023 Mini Dissertation * D2023 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/93483 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.24637923 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Economic Development Climate Change Just Transition Energy Industrialisation Balancing Climate Change Concerns and The Need for Economic Development in Uganda : A Case Study of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline Project |
| title | Balancing Climate Change Concerns and The Need for Economic Development in Uganda : A Case Study of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline Project |
| title_full | Balancing Climate Change Concerns and The Need for Economic Development in Uganda : A Case Study of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline Project |
| title_fullStr | Balancing Climate Change Concerns and The Need for Economic Development in Uganda : A Case Study of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline Project |
| title_full_unstemmed | Balancing Climate Change Concerns and The Need for Economic Development in Uganda : A Case Study of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline Project |
| title_short | Balancing Climate Change Concerns and The Need for Economic Development in Uganda : A Case Study of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline Project |
| title_sort | balancing climate change concerns and the need for economic development in uganda a case study of the east africa crude oil pipeline project |
| topic | UCTD Economic Development Climate Change Just Transition Energy Industrialisation |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/93483 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.24637923 |