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"Introduction" [2019] ELECD 2061; in Rive, J.C. Vernon (ed), "Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019) 2

Book Title: Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform

Editor(s): Rive, J.C. Vernon

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Section: Chapter 1

Section Title: Introduction

Number of pages: 18

Abstract/Description:

This introductory chapter overviews the background to the rapid rise in profile of fossil fuel subsidies and fossil fuel subsidy reform as a matter for international interest. It outlines the overall research aim of the book: to identify and critique the existing and potential future role of international law in relation to fossil fuel subsidies and fossil fuel subsidy reform. Within that overarching aim, there are five sub-objectives: (1) a critical inquiry into the extent to which fossil fuel subsidies and their related reform are appropriate subjects for international law; (2) to provide an empirically-informed account of existing international law sources, mechanisms, initiatives and institutions; (3) to assess legal frameworks mapped with reference to three primary criteria of effectiveness, legitimacy and fairness; (4) to examine the roles of regimes and regime interaction in a fragmented international legal system concerning fossil fuel subsidies; and (5) to consider what strategies might be adopted to address shortcomings identified in the course of the mapping and analysis. The analytical and methodological framework for the book is explained, and a précis of the structure and content of each chapter provided.