Recognising the rights of nature: How have the courts fared?

IF 1.4 2区社会学 Q1 LAW European Law Journal Pub Date : 2024-03-13 DOI:10.1111/eulj.12490

Tolulope N. Ogboru

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Abstract

The Rights of Nature (RoN) concept is an evolving theory in environmental law. It advocates that natural objects be respected and allowed to exist, thrive and flourish for themselves and not for utilitarian purposes. However, attempts to apply the rights often result in litigation. The outcomes of these cases have grave implications for the impact of the RoN concept on the development of jurisprudence and environmental protection, which will further determine its acceptance or rejection by the international community. An examination of some key cases reveals some positive developments that can enhance the implementation of the concept, but it also demonstrates that there are some challenges in the approach adopted by the courts. The article concludes that the RoN can be a jurisprudential tool to enhance environmental protection only where, in addition to well-written constitutional and legislative provisions, court decisions in these cases are of practical consequences.

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承认自然的权利：法院的表现如何？

自然权利（RoN）概念是环境法中一个不断发展的理论。它主张尊重自然物，允许自然物为自身而非功利目的而存在、繁荣和发展。然而，试图应用这些权利往往会导致诉讼。这些案件的结果严重影响了 RoN 概念对法学发展和环境保护的影响，这将进一步决定国际社会是接受还是拒绝这一概念。对一些关键案例的研究揭示了一些积极的发展，这些发展可以加强这一概念的实施，但同时也表明法院采用的方法存在一些挑战。文章的结论是，《罗马规约》只有在以下情况下才能成为加强环境保护的法学工具：除了宪法和法律规定的完善外，法院在这些案件中的判决也具有实际影响。

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European Law Journal LAW-

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2.10

自引率

21.10%

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