Global City Diplomacy and International Law Legislation and Implementation

Author: Agnieszka Szpak
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781035358557
Published In: July 2025
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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This incisive book explores how cities are increasingly influential actors in international law-making and implementation, particularly in relation to human rights and climate change. Agnieszka Szpak analyzes global inter-city agreements, international relations strategies and international normative activities of selected cities.

Examining new legal terminology to accommodate the position of cities and outlining trends in international law and relations, Szpak focusses on city networks and their use of international vocabulary. She highlights case studies from across Africa, Europe and the United States, illustrating how human rights are safeguarded across varying legal jurisdictions. The book discusses the right to adequate housing and healthcare, identifying ways that these can be implemented. Chapters provide insight into how legal standards for climate change can be administered on a city-by-city scale, addressing the Chicago Climate Charter and C40’s Global Green New Deal as key examples of how cities can engage with climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Global City Diplomacy and International Law is a crucial resource for students and academics in international relations, international law, political science, and urban studies. Its discerning insights will also greatly benefit city authorities dealing with international cooperation and external experts cooperating with cities.

Introduction to Global city diplomacy and international law

The position of cities in international relations and international law

The role of cities in creating and implementing international law

Human rights and climate change in the international relations strategies of selected cities

International city networks as a tool for implementing and creating international law

Conclusions on Global city diplomacy and international law

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