European Journal of Philosophical Research

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Human Rights and Environmental Protection: A Legal Perspective

  • Dr. Isabelle Fournier
  1. École Supérieure de Technologie de Lyon, France

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Abstract

Human rights and environmental protection are closely interconnected concepts that have gained increasing importance in modern legal and social discourse. A clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is essential for the realization of fundamental human rights such as the right to life, health, food, water, shelter, and dignity. Environmental degradation, climate change, pollution, deforestation, industrialization, and resource exploitation have created serious threats to human well-being and ecological balance, affecting both present and future generations. the relationship between human rights and environmental protection from a legal perspective. how national constitutions, international treaties, environmental laws, and judicial decisions recognize and protect environmental rights as an integral part of human rights. The role of international organizations, governments, courts, and civil society in promoting sustainable development and environmental justice.

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