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Environmental Constitutionalism

Author
May J. R., Daly E.
Date
2016
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-090514)
Publisher | Place of publication
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd | Abingdon,UK
ISBN
978-1-78471-168-9
Pages
1072 pp.
Document type
Monography/book
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Policy/planning Constitutional law
Abstract

Environmental constitutionalism is a new concept that protects local and global environmental conditions by invoking national and subnational constitutional law. As constitution-drafters in all legal traditions commit to environmental stewardship, protection and sustainability, courts are increasingly called upon to vindicate protected environmental rights in both their substantive and procedural aspects. Designed for judges, advocates and policy-makers, as well as scholars in the field, this book assembles key writings on environmental constitutionalism from around the world, drawing attention to its contours, challenges and potential for enhancing both environmental protection and constitutional governance in theory and context.