Public - International Law

As global crises like climate change worsen, this field has grown. It includes major agreements like the Paris Agreement , which compels states to reduce carbon emissions. Challenges to Enforcement

Written agreements between states, such as the UN Charter or the Geneva Conventions . Public International Law

Public International Law differs fundamentally from domestic law because it lacks a central legislative or executive authority. It is built on the principle of , meaning every state is theoretically equal regardless of its size or power. Primary Sources of Law As global crises like climate change worsen, this

General practices of states that are followed out of a sense of legal obligation ( opinio juris ). States can bring disputes to the "World Court,"

States can bring disputes to the "World Court," though its jurisdiction usually requires the consent of the involved parties.