@article{2022:bumler:the_immuni,
title = {The Immunisation against COVID-19 as a Global Public Good},
year = {2022},
note = {In 2020, COVID-19 emerged and spread rapidly across the globe. Soon
thereafter, the World Health Assembly (WHA) proclaimed the
immunisation against COVID-19 a Global Public Good in its Resolution
WHA 73.1. What the concept of Global Public Good (GPG) entails, both
generally, and, in particular with respect to international law, are
far from settled. This article aims to further develop an
understanding of this concept and to frame its meaning in the context
of immunisation against COVID-19. It argues that while the concept
originated in economics, it carries normative value and has
implications for different areas of international law. The Resolution
concretises a duty to cooperate in the context of immunisation.
Furthermore, it requires us to think beyond state borders as well as
beyond states’ responsibilities and market mechanisms. This article
will explore the repercussions of the normative concept of Global
Public Goods within the framework of human rights law, international
security law, international economic law, and intellectual property
rights. The reference to the concept of Global Public Goods provides
an overarching framework in a matter that concerns the international
community. Thus, it requires us to develop and provide for
international instruments of concrete collective action.},
journal = {Zeitschrift für ausländisches öffentliches Recht und Völkerrecht / Heidelberg Journal of International Law},
pages = {159--194},
author = {Bäumler, Jelena and Sarno, Julieta},
volume = {82},
number = {1}
}