Environmental Law - Science topic

Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services, Karnataka State, India Humans depend on ecosystems for their basic needs, such as food, fuel, minerals, water, air, etc. All forms of interaction between ecosystems and people, including in situ and remote interactions, are often referred to as ecosystem services. The supply of an eco...

This Article explores the confluence of two seemingly contrasting models of climate advocacy that are, in fact, one—claims for climate regulation based on (1) governmental public trust obligations to protect the atmosphere, and (2) environmental rights held directly by members of the public. The analysis explores how climate litigants are increasin...

In 2021, the UN recognized access to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a fundamental human right. To ensure the protection of fundamental rights for posterity, it becomes our responsibility to preserve a healthy environment. The rights and duties of citizens are pivotal in safeguarding the environment for future generations. This nec...

Environmental law and regulations have evolved significantly to address the growing concerns of environmental degradation, climate change, and biodiversity loss. This paper explores the historical development, fundamental principles, and implementation mechanisms of environmental law at both international and national levels. It provides an in-d...

Developing nations face a severe problem with air pollution since they struggle with poor levels of awareness and ineffective air pollution control approaches. Air quality in the Nigerian town of Agbarho shows rising deterioration because of the town's evolving urban and industrial sectors and growing vehicular traffic. This study evaluated communi...

This article aims to examine and analyze the recently revised Industrial Emissions Directive ( ied ) through the lens of the concept of transnational administrative law. The ied is the main EU instrument regulating pollutant emissions from large industrial industries, such as power plants, refineries, waste treatment and incineration, metal product...

To advance human rights in the context of a sustainable environment, this study critically examines the interplay among international environmental laws, youth activism, and social movements within ASEAN, with a specific focus on Brunei Darussalam. The research assesses Brunei's involvement in environmental issues and evaluates its legislative fram...

O presente artigo tem como objetivo demonstrar a gênese do Direito Ambiental e do Direito Climático, a partir das mudanças climáticas e dos desastres socioambientais, contexto que levou à criação do Grupo Especial de Defesa dos Direitos Relacionados a Desastres Socioambientais e Mudanças Climáticas (GEDCLIMA). Além disso, pretende demonstrar que,...

This study aims to analyze the impact of environmental legal awareness on environmentally unfriendly behaviors among Indonesian millennials living near urban rivers. Using the theoretical framework of legal enforcement, encompassing legal structure, legal substance, and legal culture, this research investigates the relationship between legal awaren...

No exercício da função de executar as normas jurídicas de caráter ambiental editadas pelo Legislativo, à Administração Pública é dada competência para regulamentá-las. Trata-se de atribuição consistente na faculdade de interpretar o conteúdo da lei para realização de seus objetivos e de criar processos para sua boa execução, ambos pressupostos nece...

This article examines the idea of introducing a comprehensive reward program for whistleblowing on violations of environmental laws. The common criticism that rewards for external reporting considerably discourage employees from internal reporting is unjustified. This argument overlooks both legal practices of whistleblowing and prior research on s...

Terrorism and the complexity of this phenomenon in terms of the introduction of its new types are at the head of the concerns of each legal system.in terms of Criminal law,a comprehensive criminal protection should be considered. one of the many types of terrorism, which at the same time is the most dangerous and the most common type is, environmen...

Environmental protection requires robust legal instruments grounded in sound philosophical principles. While environmental laws must be carefully formulated and enforced, their implementation often overlooks the significance of customary law and local knowledge. Existing studies have primarily focused on statutory environmental regulations but have...

A gravidade dos efeitos da mudança do clima constitui, atualmente, uma emergência, de acordo com a avaliação dos ambientalistas. No entanto, a governança global construída pelo sistema internacional para tratar do assunto não se revela adequada para formular e implementar as ações necessárias, de modo que se verifica descompasso entre os desafios e...

The environment is the foundation of human life, making its protection and conservation essential for sustaining livelihoods. To address this critical need, environmental law has emerged as a specialized legal framework. Alongside these laws, several guiding principles have been established to promote environmental protection. This paper adopts a d...

Teaching of environmental law (EL) has migrated to the centre of higher education programs in law internationally. The inclusion of this subject implies possibilities of professional insertion for students and at the same time a great didactic challenge for teachers. This article compiles some elements for the development of programs for the subjec...

Objective: This study aims to explore the evolving jurisprudence on the right against climate change in India, focusing on M.K. Ranjitsinh & Ors. v. Union of India. The case exemplifies a unique environment vs. environment conflict, where measures taken for climate change mitigation, such as renewable energy expansion, pose a direct threat to biodi...

Esta pesquisa tem por objetivo abordar o princípio da máxima efetividade constitucional, em matéria de direito ambiental, e analisar todo o arcabouço normativo e principiológico para o fim de alcançar as finalidades definidas na Constituição Federal cujo propósito originário é o resguardo e a defesa do meio ambiente, bem de uso comum essencial à sa...

This study investigate the environmental challenges caused by Multinational oil operations in Akwa Ibom State, highlighting the detrimental effects on crop yields, public health, land productivity, and farm income in the host communities. The research focused on oil producing areas of Mkpanak, Atabrikang, and Iwo Ukpum in Ibeno Local Government Are...

This article explores the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in transitioning to a low-carbon economy, emphasizing the importance of equitable measures for affected stakeholders. The urgent nature of decarbonization necessitates swift action, yet risks undermining livelihoods, exacerbating inequalities, and destabilizing communities reliant...

Environmental concerns are on the rise, and with them, the importance of green human resource management (GHRM) in boosting sustainable practices in organisations is also increasing. Therefore, this study aims to understand whether GHRM makes a difference in environmental performance, especially when mixed with the company culture and adherence to...

O presente trabalho aborda a consolidação da sociedade civil como espaço idôneo de debates dos interesses difusos, especificamente, os concernentes ao meio ambiente, por meio da democracia participativa, contemplando a difusão da informação e do conhecimento, promovendo a conscientização necessária da sociedade à participação na formulação e na imp...

As climate change accelerates, the need for an effective legal framework to address its impacts becomes increasingly urgent. In China, while environmental laws have evolved, the term "climate litigation" has not yet firmly established itself within the legal system. Traditional environmental approaches, focusing on pollution control and ecological...

We discuss the impact of democratic political governance systems on ecological and conservation research, education, and practice, focusing on radical proposed changes to the judicial system in Israel. This judicial reform has already begun to restrict academic freedom and environmental laws, adversely affecting regulatory actions. We are concerned...

Purpose: The purpose of this article was to analyze role of green business practices in enhancing corporate reputation in Brazil. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cos...

Climate change has emerged as a global concern, posing significant threats to environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and socio-economic stability. Developing nations like Uganda are particularly vulnerable due to limited resources for adaptation, despite possessing rich biodiversity and natural resources. The Ugandan government has recognized...

This article excavates the perplexing navigation between international environmental law and Bangladesh, focusing on the multidimensional ramifications of environmental equity and sustainable development. As one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, Bangladesh faces unprecedented hurdles in harmonizing the obligations of accelerated financial a...

This paper explores the legal basis and implications of Advisory Opinions rendered by the International Court of Justice with special emphasis on their relevance to Indonesia. Using a normative-analytical approach and international legal theory, this study examines the role of the International Court of Justice in issuing Advisory Opinions and thei...

Companies face tough legal and ethical hurdles trying to meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. Different rule setups across regions twist how businesses run their operations. I talked with compliance officers, dug into case stories of firms in legal battles, and sifted through tons of regulatory documents; this rough mix revealed...

The article identifies the main gaps and conflicts of the climate legislation of Russia, examines the ways to solve them and trends in the development of judicial practice to protect the climate rights of citizens. For the first time, the authors developed the category “conditions for the implementation of climate policy”, which represents legal in...

Aquatic habitats are filled with different types of species and all of them are vulnerable to pollution through pollutants hence in the recent past, heavy metal pollutants have been dangerous to aquatic lives. This study concentrates on isolating pure DNA from fish tissues and identification of genotoxicity by conducting the comet assay and PCR tes...

The success of aquaculture depends on the quality of its water source. The increasing practice and establishment of earthen ponds for aquaculture in close proximity to lotic water bodies has necessitated the need for the suitability assessment of their water quality. The aim of this study is to ascertain the suitability of Ogidekpe River as source...

Assessing the burden of proof concerning the safety of human activities for both health and the environment presents a nuanced and intricate challenge. This paper delves into the evolving standards of burden of proof, examining the application and consequences within international environmental law. It addresses the issue of the allocation of the b...

This study examines the relationship between economic growth, foreign direct investment, energy consumption (both renewable and non-renewable), total natural resource rent, and environmental degradation in the context of Pakistan from 1970 to 2023. Using the Auto Regressive Distributed Lag Model, findings confirm the Environmental Kuznets Curve hyp...

Call for Chapters/Research Papers for the Edited Book - *"Bharatiya Jurisprudence and Indian Knowledge System: Vedas to Verdict"* To be published with ISBN under IIP International Publishers, USA and India. List of Topics: 1. IKS: Philosophical Foundations in Legal Thought 2. Historical Development of Bharatiya Jurisprudence 3. IKS and Judicial...

Cette présentation est juste le résumé d'une étude sur analyse l'évolution du couvert forestier dans la Réserve Naturelle de Tumba-Lediima entre 2010 et 2022, une période marquée par une pression anthropique croissante. Les principaux moteurs de la déforestation identifiés sont l'expansion agricole, l'exploitation illégale des ressources forestière...

The purpose of the study is to analyze and study the laws and regulations that accommodate the protection of karst ecosystems. In addition, this study also aims to analyze the government's actions that are considered negligent because they do not follow up on the mandate of Law number 32 of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management to...

It is irrebuttable that human civilization today begins and ends with energy. It is a condition "sine qua non" for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Cameroon's vision 2035. Cameroon has the second-largest hydropower potential in Africa, after the Democratic Republic of Congo... This paper examines the effectiveness of lega...

O presente artigo tem como problemática o papel do Direito Administrativo na proteção do bioma do Pantanal diante da emergência climática atual, apresentando pesquisa bibliográfica e de dados na área do direito ambiental no que tange a emergência climática, no tocante a apresentação do arcabouço jurídico protetivo do bioma do Pantanal, explorando o...

This study utilizes both cross-sectional and year-by-year settings of Propensity Score Matching with Difference-in-Differences (PSM-DID) method to analyze the impact of the 2015 Environmental Protection Law (NEPL) on green innovations and total factor productivity in heavy polluting firms within manufacturing industries, spanning 2010–2018. Employi...

This chapter analyses the use of science in international law, at the horizontal level of treaty-making and the vertical level of sub-treaty rule making and implementation, for regimes pertaining to the so-called global commons. Traditionally, the global commons comprise Antarctica, Outer Space, the High Seas and the Atmosphere. According to the te...

Background. Water resources need a legal umbrella so that they can be utilized for the prosperity of many people. The participation of the Government and the community is necessary in maintaining the sustainability of water resources. Aim. This research aims to (1) explore the influence of legal politics on the sustainability of water resources in...

The legal framework must adapt to technological advances and environmental sustainability demands during the Society 5.0 era. This research looks at how to use the green constitution to deal with the challenges and opportunities offered by Society 5.0. The purpose of this study is to see how a green constitution can be incorporated into the legal s...

nowadays marine pollution become a serious problem in the word, especially in Indonesia including in Sukabumi that known for itas beautifull beaches such as Pelabuhan Ratu, geopark ciletuh, ujung genteng, etc. marine marine scientists have found hamrful impact of marine pollution by plastic waste to the marine environment, ecosystem and human. ther...

As mudanças climáticas representam um dos maiores desafios globais da atualidade, exigindo respostas urgentes e eficazes para mitigar seus impactos e promover a adaptação a essa nova realidade. Diante desse cenário, as Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TIC) emergem como ferramentas estratégicas para o monitoramento ambiental, a gestão susten...

This study examined institutional factors that may facilitate or constrain the implementation of Payments for Environmental Services (PES) for watershed conservation in the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (MHRWS). Focusing on sustaining the water supply from MHRWS watersheds to nearby communities, the assessment drew from key informant in...

One of the core elements of the global response to climate change under the Paris Agreement is the parties' nationally determined contributions (NDCs). The NDCs' self-determined nature is often perceived as a major weakness of the treaty regime. This Article revisits the legal nature of NDCs and examines their legal position in international law. I...

In a shocking breach of international environmental law, a government is allegedly diverting revenue from carbon credits to fund personal business ventures. This illicit scheme not only undermines global efforts to combat climate change but also raises serious concerns about corruption and abuse of power. The international community must act swiftl...

O impacto dos agrotóxicos na saúde e no meio ambiente é de importante relevância para a sociedade, porquanto esses estudos sustentam as bases do direito ambiental gerando um norte para melhorar o agronegócio. É fato que os hábitos alimentares mudaram e com isso surgiu a necessidade de acelerar o processo e a formação para os alimentos chegarem até...

This study analyzes the evolution of forest cover in the Tumba-Lediima Nature Reserve between 2010 and 2022, a period marked by increasing anthropogenic pressures. The main drivers of deforestation identified are agricultural expansion, illegal exploitation of forest resources and urbanization. These activities have led to the fragmentation of crit...

Laws that recognize legal rights for nature have been part of legal systems for about 20 years. By rights of nature, I refer to explicit legal rights of non-human natural entities, such as rivers, ecosystems, or Mother Nature. These laws are in contrast to traditional environmental laws, which typically consist of prohibitions from committing vario...

Systemic integration as a means of treaty interpretation in international law is receiving increasing attention in both scholarship and jurisprudence. Most recently, it featured prominently in the much-anticipated Advisory Opinion of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) on climate change. This article analyses the Tribunal’s ap...

Este trabalho é realizado considerando os eventos recentes da catástrofe ambiental que causou o colapso socioambiental e humanitário do Rio Grande do Sul – em maio de 2024. Situação que coloca em emergência o debate aprofundado em múltiplas frentes às questões ambientais, climáticas e a interferência antrópica na natureza. Com o objetivo de apresen...

Les espèces de poissons au lac Albert, qui traverse trois(3) territoires de la province de l’Ituri, dans le Nord-est de la République démocratique du Congo, ont sensiblement diminué passant de 54 à 14 actuellement. « Jadis classé parmi l’un des lacs le plus poissonneux au monde, avec ses 54 espèces de poissons, le non-respect et la non applicatio...

Environmental law and corporate social responsibility (CSR) are increasingly recognized as pivotal in advancing the principles of a circular economy, which emphasizes waste reduction, resource efficiency, and sustainability. This study examines the interplay between legal frameworks and CSR initiatives in fostering circular economy practices. It ex...

This paper reviews the militaristic consequences on Mother Earth and in particular ecocide or the mass degradation of the biological forms in regards to war. Wars are recorded from the ancient Egyptian dynasty to the modern era, and all are left concerning effects on mother nature such as deforestation, loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and water...

Although "climate litigation" is not an indigenous term in China, localizing it is essential to support the development of an independent environmental legal knowledge system in China. Rooted in China's judicial tradition, which emphasizes substantive rationality, traditional legal theories have primarily focused on environmental law. However, the...

The study, factors influencing consumer preference for green packaging in Enugu Metropolis, Enugu State aimed at determining the nature of relationship that exists between consumer preference and green packaging variables-recycled labeled products, eco-labeled products, and environmental advertising in Enugu State Metropolis, Enugu State. 480 consu...

This is a manifesto to reject calls to “online privacy.” Privacy is an inherently exclusionary liberal entitlement inextricably linked to property, racial oppression, sexual control and class segregation. However online privacy is uncritically promoted by academics, activists and media discourse as a civil right and even a form of social justice. W...

A pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar o desenvolvimento do direito ambiental no Brasil, destacando seus avanços, desafios e as perspectivas futuras. A metodologia adotada foi uma pesquisa bibliográfica, com levantamento de artigos acadêmicos em bases de dados especializadas, como SciELO, Web of Science, Google Acadêmico e Scopus. A seleção dos art...

The paper examines twelve legal regimes related to the governance and regulation of both the environmental risks and opportunities brought forth by the use of AI systems and AI models in the Artificial Intelligence Act (‘AIA’) of EU law. The assessment of risks and opportunities of AI related to the environment includes the high-risk management pro...

Biodiversity is vital to humanity and its continued existence cuts across rights and duties of states and their obligations pursuant to a plethora of international environmental agreements. There is a plethora of international and regional treaties focusing on biodiversity and conservation issues presently. Several Middle East-North Africa (MENA) c...

The amount of mining waste containing metallic trace elements (MTE) is continuously rising because of the high demand for metals in industries, despite the significant risks that mining industries pose to the environment and public health, especially when the site is neglected without proper restoration measures after it has been closed. In this st...

In the realm of international environmental law and global governance, the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) is a foundational concept aimed at reconciling the dual goals of environmental protection and socio-economic development. Recognizing the disparities between nations, CBDR acknowledges that while every countr...

Non-Financial Disclosure influence on financial performance of oil and gas firms in Nigeria was empirically investigated. Ex Post Facto design was adopted and data for the study were obtained from the published annual financial reports and accounts of the entire oil and gas firms quoted on Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). Two hypotheses were formulat...

People’s knowledge and attitudes toward carnivores are crucial for understanding the distribution, ecology, conflicts, interactions, and threats that these species face. Carnivores are found both within and outside protected areas, making them susceptible to human-carnivore conflicts. However, In Sri Lanka, human dimensions of carnivores remain rel...

Approaches were in legal education that emphasized the value of Pancasila justice were increasingly relevant in the context of increasing environmental awareness among students. A learning model did not only offer theoretical insights on environmental protection, but also encouraged the practical application of justice values in the context of law...

The article presents an overview of the Pan-Amazon region region, which is shared by nine countries, highlighting the extent of the borders and the importance of multilateral actions. However, each country is different in terms of the relationship between man and nature and provides for specific internal actions to meet social demands, implement in...

The mismanagement of hazardous waste remains a critical environmental issue in Indonesia, posing significant risks to public health and ecological sustainability. This study examines the role of environmental law enforcement in improving corporate compliance with hazardous waste management regulations through a juridical analysis. Findings reveal t...

Access to clean water is a fundamental human right recognised by the United Nations. However, in Iraq, particularly in the Kurdistan region, this right is under significant threat due to severe pollution and contamination of rivers. While the Iraqi Constitution and environmental laws indirectly acknowledge the right to clean water, the legal an...

Access to clean water is a fundamental human right recognised by the United Nations. However, in Iraq, particularly in the Kurdistan region, this right is under significant threat due to severe pollution and contamination of rivers. While the Iraqi Constitution and environmental laws indirectly acknowledge the right to clean water, the legal and in...

This work provides the analysis of potential environmental legal conflicts that may arise in Ukraine during post-war reconstruction and ways to reduce the negative consequences of these conflicts. The concept of sustainability law as a new, more balanced approach to environmental and climate law is substantiated. It is shown that in Ukraine, as in...

This Article explores how several of the Supreme Court’s most recent environmental decisions—West Virginia v. EPA, Sackett v. United States, and Loper Bright v. Raimondo—will shift the constitutional balance of power, and how the polity might respond. Under the pretense of safeguarding legislative power, they consolidate judicial power to decide re...

As an archipelagic state, Indonesia is very vulnerable to losing part of its land and islands due to climate change. Climate change causes atmospheric instability and sea level rise. Sea level rise that causes land loss, ecosystem damage, infrastructure damage, and even massive population displacement, are the impacts of climate change that affect...

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify possible gaps and opportunities in Mozambique's environmental legislation in order to point out opportunities for optimizing the environmental regularization of enterprises and activities that degrade the environment. Theoretical Framework: In this research we list the main opportunities for improvem...

The jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights makes a notable contribution to the promotion of the importance of the environment in the member states of the Council of Europe. This is remarkable, insofar as the text of the European Convention on Human Rights does not guarantee an individual right to the environment, and environmental prot...

Since New York’s Environmental Rights Amendment took effect in 2022, judges and litigants alike have understandably struggled to make sense of it. The “Green Amendment” presents unique interpretive challenges as a state constitutional positive right that is closely related to a preexisting regulatory scheme. Thus far, Green Amendment claims have be...

Strengthening the implementation of environmental rules is now a main issue for national and environmental law. The environment theme is far from new and has been closely linked to African experts since the 1960s. Indeed, it was in Africa where one of the first major conventions on the conservation of nature and natural resources was initiated. In...

tefan-Ciprian Raicea, student-doctorand Şcoala Doctorală a Facultăţii de Drept, Universitatea din Craiova Conducător ştiinţific: Prof.univ.dr.habil. Anca Ileana Duşcă Rezumat Dreptul penal al mediului în UE datează din anii 1970, când legile de protecţie a mediului aveau adesea un puternic caracter administrativ. Mult timp, dreptul penal a fost con...

The Brazilian public administration provides a plethora of opportunities for international consultants through vacancies in prestigious global institutions such as UNESCO, UN Women, and UNICEF, among others. Therefore, this study seeks to explore the opportunities available to lawyers and law graduates to work as international consultants, drawing...

Equity is a cornerstone of global climate policy, yet differing perspectives mean that international agreement on how to allocate mitigation efforts remains elusive. A rich literature informs this question, but a gap remains in approaches that appropriately consider non-CO2 emissions and their warming contributions. In this study, we address this g...

This study aims to analyze the legal aspects in the development and management of the Bilaporah area in Bangkalan, Madura. This area has significant economic and tourism potential, but legal challenges often hinder the optimization of its development. This study identifies various relevant regulations, including agrarian law, environmental law, and...

В главе представлена попытка всестороннего анализа связей между государственным суверенитетом и заботой об окружающей среде. Данные отношения рассматриваются в работе в контексте активно развивающегося знания об экологическом суверенитете – достаточно новой парадигме, в рамках которой осуществляется намерение интегрировать концепцию традиционного г...

Illegal gold mining is a significant environmental crime, particularly in resource-rich regions like the Amazon, West Africa, and Southeast Asia. This study uses a qualitative research design to evaluate law enforcement efforts in Brazil, Ghana, and Indonesia. Primary data were collected through semi-structured interviews involving law enforcement...

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between environmental law and green marketing, exploring its perspectives for sustainable consumption. Methodology: The research adopted a qualitative descriptive approach, with a sample made up of 15 professionals in the areas of environmental law and marketing. Results: Data collection was c...

The present study targets carrying out an analysis of economic and environmental returns as an effect of the adoption of a circular economy in Italy. Some of the key concepts it focuses on are promotion of private circular investment, export of recyclable material, use of circular material, eco-innovation, material footprint, and contribution of re...

Environmental criminal law has gone through a spectacular evolution in Europe in the past 30 years. One change concerns simply the place of environmental criminal law. In many countries, provisions have now been incorporated either in a penal code or in a specific environmental statute. Moreover, in many legal systems the environment has received a...

The object of environmental law is a distinct category of social relations that arise in the process of conservation, development and protection of the environment. The specificity of the object of legal regulation consists in the direct connection of social relations regulated by environmental law norms with environmental protection, i.e. with con...

Environmental justice and equity are fundamental principles that demand the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, colour, nationality or income with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. This paper examines the historical aspects of environm...