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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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4.3
International Legal Regimes For Sustainable Development
This section discusses key international legal frameworks aimed at promoting sustainable development, focusing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the Rio Declaration.
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Term: Sustainable Development
Definition: Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Term: Intergenerational Equity
Definition: The principle that current generations are responsible for protecting the environment and resources for future generations.
Term: Precautionary Principle
Definition: The approach of taking preventive action in the face of uncertainty regarding potential environmental harm.
Term: Polluter Pays Principle
Definition: A principle asserting that the party responsible for pollution should bear the costs of managing it to prevent damage.
Term: Public Participation
Definition: Involvement of communities and stakeholders in decision-making processes related to environmental issues.