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Wicked problems and a 'wicked' solution.

Helen L Walls1

  • 1Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 15-17 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9SH, UK. helen.walls@lshtm.ac.uk.

Globalization and Health
|April 15, 2018
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A Dutch court ruling mandated greenhouse gas emission reductions, demonstrating a novel legal strategy to combat climate change. This approach offers a potential pathway for addressing complex global challenges and inspiring similar actions worldwide.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Law
  • Public Health Policy
  • Climate Change Litigation

Background:

  • Complex global issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, poverty, obesity, and food insecurity are termed 'wicked problems'.
  • Despite understanding solutions for these challenges, a 'tipping point' for effective action remains elusive.
  • Urgent action is necessary due to the significant risks associated with inaction on these critical issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of judicial strategies in addressing 'wicked problems', specifically climate change.
  • To analyze the implications of a landmark court ruling on government climate policy.
  • To assess the replicability and impact of legal interventions in driving regulatory change.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a 2015 court ruling in The Hague concerning the Dutch government's climate change policies.
Keywords:
GovernancePolicyWicked problems

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  • Examination of the legal basis for the lawsuit, including human rights and climate treaties.
  • Assessment of the ruling's potential to inspire civil movements and serve as a template for other 'wicked problems'.

    • Main Results:

    • A Dutch court ruled the government's climate change stance illegal, ordering a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 (relative to 1990 levels).
    • The lawsuit was filed by 886 citizens alleging violations of human rights and climate treaties.
    • The ruling has the potential to serve as a model for addressing other intractable environmental and social issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Judicial strategies, while not a panacea, can be a 'game-changer' for domestic regulatory reform.
    • The Dutch court case provides a replicable model for addressing 'wicked problems' in other jurisdictions.
    • This legal approach exemplifies an innovative strategy for tackling seemingly intractable global challenges.