%A Byrne, Mark %D 2010 %T Climate Crime: Can Responsibility for Climate Change Damage be Criminalised? %! Climate Crime: Can Responsibility for Climate Change Damage be Criminalised? %X As the world drifts towards dangerous climate change, there have been allegations that the acts or behaviour of governments, corporations and even individuals constitute “climate crimes.” In the near future, nations that see themselves as victims of climate change may also use the allegation of climate crime to seek redress from those they hold responsible. It is unlikely that exceeding emission targets or failing to assist victim states with adaptation efforts will be criminalised, although they may be subject to stronger or new civil sanctions in international law. Nevertheless, some harmful acts which contribute to climate change damage and are relatively easy to monitor and prosecute are likely to be subject to criminal sanctions. %U https://doi.org/10.21552/CCLR/2010/3/136 %0 Journal Article %R 10.21552/CCLR/2010/3/136 %J Carbon & Climate Law Review %V 4 %N 3