Green Colonialism: the Human Right Costs of “Fair Energy Transition”
Research Article Adriana Castro Research Article Adriana Castro

Green Colonialism: the Human Right Costs of “Fair Energy Transition”

Abstract

In the pursuit of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by 2030, there is an increasing reliance on environmentally focused projects, particularly those necessitating minerals for the energy transition. These minerals are often located within Indigenous territories, raising significant concerns about the exploitation of their lands within the framework of the Western climate strategy.

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Decolonizing Accountability: A Decolonial Examination of ICC Arrest Warrants
Research Article Adriana Castro Research Article Adriana Castro

Decolonizing Accountability: A Decolonial Examination of ICC Arrest Warrants

Abstract

The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established to hold individuals accountable for serious international crimes, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. However, accountability within the ICC is deeply intertwined with colonial histories and power dynamics. This article aims to explore the ICC's arrest warrants through a decolonial lens, highlighting how these warrants reflect and perpetuate colonial structures while proposing pathways toward more inclusive justice.

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