4. Legal Regimes for Sustainable Development
Sustainable development emphasizes the need to balance economic growth, environmental protection, and social inclusion. Legal regimes play an essential role in enforcing policies that guide sustainable practices and address global challenges. Key principles such as intergenerational equity, precaution, and public participation shape the frameworks within which sustainable development is pursued at local, national, and international levels.
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What we have learnt
- Sustainable development requires a balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social inclusion.
- Legal regimes help enforce sustainable practices and policies to combat global challenges.
- Key principles of sustainable development inform legal frameworks and encourage community participation.
Key Concepts
- -- Sustainable Development
- Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- -- Intergenerational Equity
- The principle that current generations are responsible for protecting the environment and resources for future generations.
- -- Precautionary Principle
- The approach of taking preventive action in the face of uncertainty regarding potential environmental harm.
- -- Polluter Pays Principle
- A principle asserting that the party responsible for pollution should bear the costs of managing it to prevent damage.
- -- Public Participation
- Involvement of communities and stakeholders in decision-making processes related to environmental issues.
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