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The Right to a Healthy Environment in and Beyond the Anthropocene
A European Perspective
9781035300419 Edward Elgar Publishing
In light of the UN General Assembly’s recognition of the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, this erudite book presents in-depth analyses of the concrete operationalization of this right at the regional, national, and international level.
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In light of the UN General Assembly’s recognition of the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, this erudite book presents in-depth analyses of the concrete operationalization of this right at the regional, national, and international level.
The book delves into the question of how to operationalize a global recognition of the right to a healthy environment in and beyond the Anthropocene, an era characterized by significant heatwaves, droughts, pollution and biodiversity loss. Focusing on the interplay between EU environmental law, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the right to a healthy environment, it presents practical case studies to take stock of contemporary lessons and experiences regarding the application of this right in a European context. Chapters explore both the theoretical foundations and novel paradigms of environmental law, including rights of nature, animal welfare, climate change litigation, and civil disobedience, offering a unique insight into the future directions of the right to a healthy environment in the 21st century.
Scholars and practitioners of environmental law will find this book to be an invaluable resource. Its astute analysis of recent court cases and litigation strategies will appeal to human rights advocates, NGOs, and political organizations invested in enhancing sustainable environmental governance from a human rights perspective.
The book delves into the question of how to operationalize a global recognition of the right to a healthy environment in and beyond the Anthropocene, an era characterized by significant heatwaves, droughts, pollution and biodiversity loss. Focusing on the interplay between EU environmental law, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the right to a healthy environment, it presents practical case studies to take stock of contemporary lessons and experiences regarding the application of this right in a European context. Chapters explore both the theoretical foundations and novel paradigms of environmental law, including rights of nature, animal welfare, climate change litigation, and civil disobedience, offering a unique insight into the future directions of the right to a healthy environment in the 21st century.
Scholars and practitioners of environmental law will find this book to be an invaluable resource. Its astute analysis of recent court cases and litigation strategies will appeal to human rights advocates, NGOs, and political organizations invested in enhancing sustainable environmental governance from a human rights perspective.
Critical Acclaim
‘This new book makes a timely, much needed and valuable contribution to clarifying the nature and content of the right to a healthy environment. Leading lawyers and judges in Europe illuminate and elucidate the many facets of the right and the correlative duties. Their mapping of the distinctive features of the right will be invaluable for those who seek guidance in this under-explored territory of the law.’
– Justice Brian Preston, Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales, Australia
‘This volume of essays provides a wealth of thoughtful and thought-provoking analyses of the human right to a healthy environment at the national, regional, and global levels. It should be carefully read by everyone concerned with environmental protection in Europe and beyond.’
– John H. Knox, Wake Forest University School of Law, US
– Justice Brian Preston, Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales, Australia
‘This volume of essays provides a wealth of thoughtful and thought-provoking analyses of the human right to a healthy environment at the national, regional, and global levels. It should be carefully read by everyone concerned with environmental protection in Europe and beyond.’
– John H. Knox, Wake Forest University School of Law, US
Contributors
Contributors include: Carole Billiet, Fruzsina Bögös, Farah Bouquelle, Ann Carette, Robert Carnwath, An Cliquet, Peter De Smedt, Kari Kuusiniemi, Laurens Lavrysen, Pierre Lefranc, Frank Maes, Delphine Misonne, Hendrik Schoukens, Jan Theunis, Geert Van Hoorick, Helena F.M.W. Van Rijswick, Elien Verniers,Jianwei Zhang, Meng Zhang
