Advances in Social Behavior Research

Advances in Social Behavior Research

ASBR ICEIPI 2022, 02 February 2023

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Strengthening International Legal and Institutional Systems Governing Climate Change and Pandemic Disease

Zhangjie Lou 1 , Qingyuan Liu 2 , Yicheng Wang 3 , Chenxi Yang 4 , Mucheng An * 5
1 Indian springs school, 190 Woodward Drive, Pelham, Alabama.
2 Law school, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, 7366 Erhuan Dong Lu, 250014 Lixia, Jinan, Shandong, China.
3 Basis international school Park Lane Harbour, Jingguan North Road, Park Lane Harbour, Daya Bay, Huizhou, Guangdong, China,
4 Nansha College Preparatory Academy, 11 Gangqian Avenue, 511466, Guangdong, China.
5 Beijing International Bilingual Academy, 1 Yumin Road, 101300 Shunyi, Beijing, China

* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

Advances in Social Behavior Research, ASBR ICEIPI 2022, 218-229
Published 02 February 2023. © 2023 The Author(s). Published by EWA Publishing
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Citation Zhangjie Lou, Qingyuan Liu, Yicheng Wang, Chenxi Yang, Mucheng An. Strengthening International Legal and Institutional Systems Governing Climate Change and Pandemic Disease. ASBR (2023) ASBR ICEIPI 2022: 218-229.

Abstract

The paper focus on two significant issues-pandemic disease and climate change-to analyze possible ways in which the systems’ governing on global issues can be strengthened. After comprehensive analysis on existing frameworks and international situations, the paper concludes that international legal and institutions systems governing climate change and pandemic disease can be enhanced by building on existing treaties and institutions. More specifically, international legal and institutions systems can be refined through amending and reforming areas of weakness within their structures, dedicating more financial aid to underdeveloped countries, and creating regional treaties, plans, and institutions to constantly adapt to new challenges.

Keywords

International laws, climate change, International institutions, reform., COVID-19

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