Environmental Rights
The Development of Standards
Jona Razzaque editor Owen McIntyre editor James R May editor Dinah L Shelton editor Stephen J Turner editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:23rd May '19
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This book explores the development of environmental rights and their associated standards of protection, offering insights into their evolution and future potential.
The book Environmental Rights serves as a comprehensive guide to the evolving landscape of environmental rights and the standards of protection they embody. Over the past forty-five years, these rights have gained significant traction, yet questions about their specific levels of protection remain prevalent. By examining various human rights treaties, national constitutions, and other key developments, Environmental Rights sheds light on how these standards are emerging in a dynamic and complex field.
In this insightful work, an elite group of scholars contributes to a systematic investigation of the associations between environmental rights and the standards of protection they represent. The book delves into the intricate relationship between human rights and environmental protection, discussing significant insights into how these rights are developing and the potential for further advancements in this area. Through a thorough analysis, it highlights the importance of formalizing these standards to ensure better environmental protection globally.
Ultimately, Environmental Rights is not just a historical account; it is a forward-looking exploration of how environmental rights can be better integrated into legal frameworks at various levels. By bringing together diverse perspectives, this book aims to foster a deeper understanding of the significance of environmental rights and their role in shaping a sustainable future.
'This compendium is a timely, valuable, and insight-filled addition to the blossoming literature on environmental rights. Moving from vague aspirations to concrete standards is a daunting challenge for environmental rights, but urgently needed, and the authors have collectively contributed to a huge advance in our understanding.' David R. Boyd, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Environment and University of British Columbia, Vancouver
'This brilliant collection offers a lasting contribution to our understanding of the issues at the intersection of environmental protection and human rights. The distinguished contributors offer sophisticated analysis of the international, regional and municipal legal frameworks crucial for effective rights-based environmental governance.' Donald K. Anton, Griffith University, Australia
'The emergence of environmental rights in the international legal landscape reflects growing awareness of the serious environmental stresses confronting our planet. The essays in this collection make a valuable contribution to understanding how environmental rights have been translated into standards that set out more specific levels of protection. Ultimately, this process of translation and specification of environmental rights is key to their actual application and relevance.' Marcos A. Orellana, Director of Environment and Human Rights Division, Human Rights Watch, and George Washington University
ISBN: 9781108482240
Dimensions: 234mm x 157mm x 28mm
Weight: 770g
452 pages