TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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DESCRIPTION OF AMICI
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OVERARCHING KEY FINDINGS AND MESSAGES
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Summary of Amici Expert Contributions on Jurisdiction
Key Findings and Messages
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Summary Argument
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I. The scope of the Commission’s mandate in the law of the Philippines
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II. The Commission has the competence to determine whether the claims raised in the
Petition fall within its own remit
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III. The Commission has authority to investigate violations of all the rights mentioned in
the Petition
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IV. The Commission has authority to investigate human rights violations committed by the
respondents, even though they are headquartered outside the Philippines
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V. The broad scope of the Commission’s mandate is reinforced by the Principles relating
to the Status of National Institutions
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VI. Human rights law practice
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Summary Conclusions
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Summary of Amici Expert Contributions Regarding the Human Rights Impacts of Climate
Change
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Key Findings and Messages
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Summary Argument
I. Right to Life
II. Right to Health
III. Right to Clean Water and Sanitation
IV. Right to Food
V. Right to Adequate Housing
VI. Right to Self-Determination and Development
VII. Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
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Summary Conclusions
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Summary of Amici Expert Contributions regarding the Science of Climate Change
Impacts, Attribution, and Recovery
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Key Findings and Messages
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Summary Argument
I. Climate Change Impacts Globally
A. Findings from the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report (ClientEarth, Sabin
Center, Plan B)
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