Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law
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Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law

Edited by Michael Faure

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.

Encyclopedia

ISBN:
9781786436986
eISBN:
9781785369520
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4337/9781785369520
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Chapter VII.37: Human rights and the environment in the Middle East and North African region: trends, limitations and opportunities

Damilola S Olawuyi

Encyclopedia Chapter

Published in print:
Apr 2019
Category:
Encyclopedia Chapter
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4337/9781788111461.VII.37
Pages:
483–493
Copyright:
© The Editor and Contributors Severally 2015
Subjects: Environment, Law - Academic, Environmental Law

Abstract

This chapter develops a profile of law and governance arrangements across the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, designed to respect, protect and fulfil the fundamental human right to environment and sustainable development. It examines the potentials and limitations of constitutional and legislative approaches to environmental human rights enforcement in the region. It then discusses the need for procedural reforms to address institutional barriers to stakeholder engagement and participation that limit the committed and coordinated delivery of environmental justice in the region. By ensuring that the design, approval, finance and implementation of development projects occur with the participation and approval of all stakeholders, including women, young people and vulnerable communities, environmental pollution and human rights infringements due to development projects, may be better anticipated and avoided.

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