Environmental rights as human rights: comparative study of multiple approaches towards its recognition.

Abstract

The present research project is related to the different aspects of environmental law. The purpose of study is to identify challenges and emerging problems in Pakistan as well as internationally as it is a transboundary issue. The first and foremost basic discussion in research project is about the legal recognition of right to adequate environment as a fundamental right. The work also embodies the debate over constitutionality of environmental right whether affects the protection and working of courts or it is a mere paper tiger? Additionally, it examines the laws, regulations and administrative bodies working at different level. In the following research project, the environmental injustice and approach towards it in USA and EU has been deliberately discussed. It also addresses different approaches towards the environmental injustices existing in different regions of world. The thesis shall also propose the recommendations on a basic level.