Enhancing consistency between climate and energy law and policy in fossil fuel-rich LDCs A case study of Uganda

The central research question of this thesis focuses on how Uganda and similar fossil fuel-rich LDCs can improve consistency in implementing climate and energy laws and policies in the context of the global climate change legal regime. The study highlights a literature gap, particularly the lack of emphasis on the climate change implications of energy laws in fossil fuel-rich LDCs. Existing research mainly discusses the resource curse and development, without adequately discussing the intersection with climate policy. Further, implication for climate change action of energy laws and policies that co-exist with climate change legislation and policies in fossil fuel-rich LDCs is not addressed. The thesis contributes findings, recommendations and identifies areas for future research that could benefit both policy makers in fossil fuel-rich LDCs and North-South international law scholars.