The second consideration of distributive justice is international justice, or fairness between states. An important idea in international climate negotiations has been common but differentiated responsibilities  and respective capabilities, stated in Principle 7 in the Rio Declaration , as well as by the Kyoto Protocol . The principle reflects the underlying idea that all countries must address climate change, but the form of climate action depends on the situation the country finds itself in. Developed countries may find themselves in a position where they can decarbonise more rapidly and ensure financial flows, while the responsibilities of LDCs and SIDS may primarily come in the form of adaptation actions. This means that uneven distribution of wealth and power between  countries is a key driver of climate injustice.
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