Rule of Law and Natural Disasters in India

Think India ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 158-172
Author(s):  
Dr. Manika Kamthan
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Environmental Governance ◽  
Risk Measures ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Environmental Laws ◽  
The Social ◽  
Climate Action ◽  
Human Rights Norms

In India, Kerala witnessed the worst floods of all times in 2018. It left 483 people dead and the destruction caused was more than the annual outlay of Kerala (Economic Times:2018). It left people devastated and scarred for life. Natural disasters of such magnitude violate the principle of “inter-generational equity”. The genesis of sustainable development can be traced back to the principle of “rule of law”. It is based on the fundamental requisite of equality and absence of arbitrary powers. Environmental degradation violates rule of law because it exposes people to risk of natural disasters. Rule of Law is the harbinger of environmental governance. Secretary General of UN defined rule of law as “a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions and entities, public and private, including the State itself, are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced and independently adjudicated, and which are consistent with international human rights norms and standards” (UNEP: 2015). It also forms the bulwark of SDGs. The 13th SDG of “Climate Action” aims to help the vulnerable countries to adapt to climate change and how disaster risk measures can be integrated into the national strategies (UNDP).Natural disasters not only result in the loss of life and property, it also brings forth the social and economic inequalities exiting in the society. In India various vulnerabilities like caste, gender, poverty are aggravated in the wake of disasters. This calls for the integration of rule of law in disaster management. The violation of environmental laws has the potential to undermine sustainable development which hampers ‘rule of law’. In the proposed paper we try to critically evaluate the upcoming idea of environmental rule of law and appraise its evolution and application in the larger framework of Disaster Law in India.

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, SMART URBANIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS FOR GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-167
Author(s):  
Unmana Sarangi
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Governance ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Global Environment ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Environmental Laws ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Macro Variables

Abstract: The research study entitled ‘Global Environment, Climate Change, Smart Urbanization and International Environment Laws for Global Sustainable Development’ focuses on the issues relating to the global environment, climate change, smart urbanization and the international environmental laws that determine these global indicators in achieving sustainable development goals and in trying to assess the linkages and implications of these macro variables as key determinants of the global environment and climate change. Thus, the problem associated with this research study is a global phenomenon that definitely has national, sub-national, and regional implications/ramifications across economies. These macro variables are scientific and practical determinants of the way global economies move forward and the problems encountered by various economies in the light of the global environment, climate, and rapid smart urbanization changes. Hence, the research problem which the research study focuses on is a realistic and practical one that encompasses, covers, and determines the major macro aspects of the global economies. The aspects dealt in the research study covers among others issues such as global environment, climate change, smart urbanization, and international environmental laws, IPCC, Paris Agreement on Climate Change and NDCs, promoting climate-resilient smart and rapid urbanization, exploration of climate change legislation, global environmental governance systems to promote peace, justice and development and in fulfillment of environmental and human rights connected with it, etc., The most important conclusions drawn from the research study is that United Nations has been playing a major role as the unique international organization which has been making all-out efforts to mitigate climate change, adopt climate-resilient measures for effective, smart and rapid urbanization in cities, reshaping these measures to attain global sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) and in impacting global infrastructure for global sustainable development.

Open laboratories for social innovation: A strategy for research and innovation in education for peace and sustainable developmentSustainable development is an issue of high relevance for all countries, and universities play a fundamental role in promotin

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcela Georgina Gómez Zermeño ◽  
Lorena Yadira Alemán de la Garza
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Innovation In Education ◽  
The Social ◽  
Innovation Space

Purpose Sustainable development is an issue of high relevance for all countries and universities play a fundamental role in promoting the participation of society members in achieving this objective. This study aims to conduct an open laboratory of social innovation (OPENLAB_SI) inside a university with society stakeholders, as a research and innovation tool that facilitates addressing the complexity of social problems through the principles of openness, experimentation, inclusion, diversity, participation and collaboration. The aim was to encompass innovation with the active participation of citizens in processes of experimentation, exchange and creativity to impact their social reality through collective designs for more sustainable futures done by and for communities. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents a case study conducted during an OPENLAB_SI, which applied innovative, socio-educational strategies intending to promote the social appropriation of renewable energies to help the sustainable development of urban, rural and marginalized areas. In our open lab, a total of 67 participants attended, including university students from various public and private institutions of higher education. Also, civil organizations participated, as well as consultants, teachers, government representatives and university professors. Experts from various disciplines who work in businesses, foundations, universities and government spoke on the topics that were addressed. Findings Among the notable principal findings is the collaborative work done voluntarily by all the participants who, instead of working with a proposal designed beforehand by one group or another, recognized that an OPENLAB_SI leads to the creation of links between society, academia, business and government. Originality/value In the OPENLAB_SI through the exchange of experiences and best practices, aimed at more robust networking and improvement in the acquisition of scientific and technological skills and abilities, the participants became actively involved in the generation of collective knowledge. The main contribution of this paper is to present an open laboratory into the social innovation space that can be replicated such a living lab model in other contexts to contribute to pursuit the sustainable development goals with education for sustainable development as a key catalyst for transformation.

The Importance of International Environmental Enforcement Networks - INECE as an example

elni Review ◽  
2005 ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Jo J.A. Gerardu ◽  
Durwood Zaelke
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Environmental Compliance ◽  
International Network ◽  
Environmental Laws ◽  
Environmental Enforcement ◽  
The Rule Of Law

There is a need for improved enforcement of environmental laws on a global scale. This is a fundamental component of promoting the rule of law and good governance to achieve sustainable development. The International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (INECE) is a trans-governmental network that fosters capacity building, education, and enforcement co-operation in furtherance of these goals. This article presents some of the results of more than 15 years of INECE activities.

Accountability of Environmental Impact Bonds: The Future of Global Environmental Governance?

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina M. Balboa
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Environmental Governance ◽  
Global Environmental Governance ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Global Environmental ◽  
Perverse Incentives ◽  
Areas Of Concern ◽  
New Instruments

As the latest iteration of leveraging private resources to protect and sustain our natural resources, the environmental impact bond (EIB) reflects the growing trend in sustainable development that makes financing available to projects based on the verifiable results of an intervention. These new instruments in global environmental governance are not actually bonds but pay-for-success contracts, in which the risk of success is shouldered by the investor, and financial savings, pegged to the intervention outcome, are prioritized. This examination of EIBs through the lens of accountability aims to elicit debate on some areas of concern and consideration for the design and implementation of outcome-based financing for global environmental governance, including the prioritizing of private over public accountabilities and potential perverse incentives these instruments create. As both public and private accountability goals are evident in EIB, this governance tool runs the risk of exacerbating the paradox of increased accountability but decreased environmental gains.

scholarly journals Sustainable finance: Evolution or revolution in the banking sector

Bankarstvo ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-131
Author(s):  
Slađana Sredojević ◽  
Dragoslava Sredojević
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Local Level ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
General Welfare ◽  
Climate Action ◽  
Sustainable Finance ◽  
Sustainable Financing ◽  
The Eu

Sustainable Development nowadays became a dominant paradigm for both public and private sectors. Several Strategic Agendas such as European Green Deal, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs, Climate Action and others, at their core values have a great set of actions ranging from reduction of the CO2 levels, through financing of particular projects, to the improvement of general welfare of the economies and societies. Due to the funding gap, there is a growing interest for private sector financing, particularly sustainable financing, and its role and contribution to the mentioned ultimate goals. The objective of the research is to analyze the factors and progress that have been made in setting up the framework in sustainable financing at the EU and international level. This paper will aim to identify the direction and the channels of its potential impact on the banking sector, as well as to describe ways in which this new culture is developing in the banking sector. The paper will particularly try to identify if the banking sector is proactive or reactive, by observing initiatives and projects at the international, European, and local level that have been developing for the last two decades, and based on that, to try to assess if a concept of sustainability and sustainable finance represent an evolution (upgrade of the existing culture and practice) or a revolution (new paradigm) in the banking sector.

Implementing Sustainable Development in the Arctic: What Principles Should Guide Environmental Governance in Traditional Areas of Indigenous Peoples Facing the Impacts of Climate Change

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 307-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Craig
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Environmental Governance ◽  
International Standards ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
The Social ◽  
Human Costs ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

Abstract The social and human rights implications of climate change, adaptation and mitigation have received relatively little attention. Yet the human costs of climate change directly threaten fundamental human rights. Equity issues also arise in the climate change context because of its disproportionate impact on already vulnerable people, Indigenous peoples and communities. This article commences with a review of human rights and sustainable development in the specific context of the rights of Indigenous Peoples. It does not undertake a comprehensive study of all aspects of Indigenous environmental governance in the Arctic. Rather, it seeks to explore the wider principles and international standards that are potentially applicable to the social and human rights dimensions of sustainable development in the Arctic in the context of the impacts of climate change.

Sustainability in the mission and vision statements of Colombian Universities

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristian Bedoya-Dorado ◽  
Guillermo Murillo-Vargas ◽  
Carlos Hernan Gonzalez-Campo
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
National Education ◽  
Vision Statements ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
The Social ◽  
Climate Action ◽  
Development Goals

Purpose This paper aims to analyze how Colombian Universities have incorporated the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development goals (SDGs) into their missions and visions. Design/methodology/approach The study used a documentary design to analyze the content of the missions and visions of the 86 Colombian Universities registered with the Ministry of National Education (MEN). Findings The study shows that universities are primarily aligned with Goal 13 as follows: climate action and this alignment is carried out to a great extent by the university’s governance, culture and activities. In contrast, there was a predominance of intentions to address the social dimension of sustainable development (SD). Research limitations/implications The study focused on examining universities’ missions and visions, which leaves out other sources of information that could account for university practices linked to the SDGs and sustainability. Practical implications The study’s results reveal the degree to which the universities are aligned with the SDGs in Colombia, which serves as a basis for the formulation of guidelines by the MEN and other organizations to strengthen the processes that contribute to the 2030 Agenda. Originality/value Research on how universities align with the SDGs is not a new topic, but it is scarce in the Colombian context. This research contributes to this gap by addressing the topic from a holistic and comparative perspective of SD education.

scholarly journals Development Strategy – Towards Sustainable Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (02) ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
Yuldasheva Nargiza Doston Qizi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Judicial System ◽  
Religious Tolerance ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Social Sphere ◽  
The Social ◽  
State And Society

The article examines five priorities of the country development. These include improving the construction of the state and society, ensuring the rule of law and reforming the judicial system, further developing and liberalizing the economy, developing the social sphere, ensuring security, interethnic harmony and religious tolerance. is to conduct foreign policy in a mutually beneficial and practical spirit.

scholarly journals Mechanisms for activating the environmental dimension of sustainable development

2020 ◽  
pp. 115-131
Author(s):  
مديحة بخوش ◽  
لزهر فارس
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Governance ◽  
Environmental Law ◽  
Global Environmental Governance ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Environmental Dimension ◽  
Environmental Citizenship ◽  
Global Environmental ◽  
The World

After the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, the environmental dimension of development was established to achieve sustainable development. It changes the perception of organizations to harmonize their economic effectiveness with their social and environmental profitability on the one hand. Recent attention has shifted to researching mechanisms to help promote sustainable development, especially the environmental dimension, across the world on the other hand. This study details these mechanisms, in particular environmental governance and citizenship, by providing a framework known as global environmental governance and environmental citizenship. With the presentation of a number of tools that environmental governance and citizenship can activate in the service of sustainable development to allow the transition from theoretical frameworks to the application on the ground based on the descriptive analytical approach. It is expected that the study will identify these two modern concepts in studies (environmental governance and environmental citizenship) and highlights the most important tools used by these concepts in practice to increase attention to the environmental dimension of sustainable development to reach a number of results. Perhaps the most important of which is global environmental governance requires an international, local legal and institutional framework starts from the citizen. To focus environmental citizenship on pro-environmental behaviors in the public and private sectors, this concept should extend beyond the State to the adoption of general international environmental law through several dimensions, beginning with special responsibility: justice in the distribution of resources and collective action to protect the environment. The study concludes with a number of recommendations to alert the importance of these two variables in activating the environmental dimension of sustainable development around the world.

scholarly journals Finanse w koncepcji zrównoważonego rozwoju

2018 ◽  
pp. 27-44
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Alińska ◽  
Sylwia Frydrych ◽  
Ewa Klein
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Financial Markets ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Inclusive Growth ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The Social

This article presents the concept of sustainable development that might be defined as a tool leading to not only a favorable economic growth, but also the elimination of disproportions within a society in the long run. In this context, the social and economic inclusion of all existing social groups, as well as maintaining safety in terms of environmental protection seem to be important. Such practices, known as an inclusive growth, are frequently practiced by public and private institutions. In this publication, the special focus is put on the importance of finance in the concept of sustainable development. The authors try to prove the hypothesis that it is the financial system (financial institutions, financial markets and avoidable regulations) that plays a main role in the realization of goals of sustainable development. 

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