The Status of the Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment Under Customary International Law
Spijkers, Otto
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2025
Verfassungsblog
2025-04-04
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The recognition of a right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment remains contested under customary international law. Some view recent UN resolutions as evidence of its emergence, while others argue they merely reinforce existing obligations. The Human Rights Council and General Assembly have acknowledged this right, but states differ on its legal impact. As the International Court of Justice examines the issue, the focus is shifting from recognition to implementation, with institutions now working to monitor and enforce environmental human rights.
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Spijkers, Otto
Human Rights
International Council on Human Rights
International Law
Right to a healthy environment
United Nations. General Assembly
International Council on Human Rights
United Nations. General Assembly
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