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The Role of International Judiciary in Protecting the Environmental Rights of Future Generations.

Authors :
AL Makhmari, Mohammed
Al-Hammouri, Ali
Al-Billeh, Tareq
Alkhseilat, Abdullah
Almamari, Abdulaziz
Source :
Pakistan Journal of Criminology; Apr-Jun2024, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p619-634, 16p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article analyses the role of the international judiciary in protecting the environmental rights of future generations to achieve the sustainable development goals pursued by different countries. The problem of the study was the extent to which international jurisdiction contributed to protecting the rights of future generations. The study aimed to demonstrate and determine the content of the intergenerational theory of environmental justice and the extent to which constitution’s guarantee future generations' right to a healthy environment. The research discovered various results and recommendations, but the most significant was that constitutions, international agreements, and international acts should ensure a healthy and sound environment for future generations. International justice confirms environmental justice, contributing to the protection of future generations' environmental rights by appointing a National Council, General Representative, or Environmental Secretary of any designation to represent future generations before the judiciary and alert governments and citizens to environmental issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20742738
Volume :
16
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Pakistan Journal of Criminology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177404518
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.62271/pjc.16.2.619.634