Legal Challenges Arising From Climate Change Impacts on the Oil and Gas Industry and Legal Solutions to Mitigate Negative Effects in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Climate change, as one of the major global challenges in recent decades, has had widespread effects on various industries, including the oil and gas industry, especially in countries like the Islamic Republic of Iran, which is heavily dependent on these resources.The aim of this paper is to provide suitable legal frameworks to address the threats posed by climate change and to enhance international cooperation in environmental protection and sustainable development in this industry.To achieve this objective, this paper examines the legal challenges arising from climate change impacts on the oil and gas industry in Iran and seeks to analyze legal solutions to mitigate these negative effects.Therefore, various topics were explored, including the obligation to comply with environmental standards, the legal responsibilities of oil companies in relation to environmental degradation, and the role of macro-policies in confronting climate challenges.Additionally, recommendations were made for amending laws and strengthening monitoring mechanisms to promote sustainable development and reduce pollutants in the oil and gas industry.Finally, it is suggested that Iran strengthen international cooperation in clean and innovative technologies and take effective steps to reduce the negative effects of climate change by adopting and enforcing stricter laws on environmental protection.Furthermore, improving regulatory processes and raising public awareness about the importance of sustainable development and legal responsibilities in the oil and gas industry are of special significance.
Author: Hossein Hajianejad
Language: English
Topic: Environmental law and policy
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411410423