scholarly journals Sustainable Development and the Exploitation of Bitumen in Nigeria: Assessing the Environmental Laws Faultlines

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 113-138
Author(s):  
Adedoyin Olusegun Akinsulore ◽  
Ogechukwu Miriam Akinsulore
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Laws

scholarly journals The Impact of Sustainability Awareness and Moral Values on Environmental Laws

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 5882
Author(s):  
Rita Yi Man Li ◽  
Yi Lut Li ◽  
M. James C. Crabbe ◽  
Otilia Manta ◽  
Muhammad Shoaib
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Environmental Law ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Moral Values ◽  
Web Pages ◽  
Environmental Legislation ◽  
Environmental Laws ◽  
Academic Publications ◽  
The Impact

We argue that environmental legislation and regulation of more developed countries reflects significantly their moral values, but in less developed countries it differs significantly from their moral values. We examined this topic by using the keywords “sustainability” and “sustainable development”, studying web pages and articles published between 1974 to 2018 in Web of Science, Scopus and Google. Australia, Zimbabwe, and Uganda were ranked as the top three countries in the number of Google searches for sustainability. The top five cities that appeared in sustainability searches through Google are all from Africa. In terms of academic publications, China, India, and Brazil record among the largest numbers of sustainability and sustainable development articles in Scopus. Six out of the ten top productive institutions publishing sustainable development articles indexed in Scopus were located in developing countries, indicating that developing countries are well aware of the issues surrounding sustainable development. Our results show that when environmental law reflects moral values for betterment, legal adoption is more likely to be successful, which usually happens in well-developed regions. In less-developed states, environmental law differs significantly from moral values, such that changes in moral values are necessary for successful legal implementation. Our study has important implications for the development of policies and cultures, together with the enforcement of environmental laws and regulations in all countries.

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.

Sustainability Awareness and Principle-Based Jurisprudence:  A Study on the Developed and Developing Nations from 1974 to 2019

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Yi Man Li
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Environmental Laws ◽  
Degree Of Separation ◽  
Sustainability Issue ◽  
Academic Publications ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Google Search

According to Maslow theory, we satisfy the basic needs before the other goals. We speculate that sustainability or sustainable development is mainly concerned by the developed nations. We review this by a) studying 125790 sustainability articles published from 1974 to 2018 and 104599 sustainable development articles in Web of Science from 1981 to 2018, b) 77382 sustainability articles published from 1982 to 2019 and 130334 “sustainable development” published between 1981 and 2019 in Scopus, and c) number of Google search 2004 to 2018. The results show that Australia, Zimbari and Uganda ranked top three in number of searches for sustainability in Google. All the top five cities with the largest number of sustainability searches in Google come from Africa. Regarding academic publications, China, India and Brazil record top ten largest number of sustainability/sustainable development articles in Scopus. China records the largest number of sustainable development articles in Web of Science and second in Scopus. Six out of the ten top most productive institutions that publish sustainable development articles indexed in Scopus come from developing countries, indicating that developing countries are aware of sustainability issue. We then hypothesize that high degree of separation between environmental laws and moral as reflected in jurisprudence in less developed nations lead to non-compliance by throwing light on the three case studies.

Electronic Waste

2020 ◽  
pp. 82-97
Author(s):  
Moonisa A. Dervash ◽  
Syed Maqbool Geelani ◽  
Rouf Ahmad Bhat ◽  
Dig Vijay Singh ◽  
Akhlaq Amin Wani
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
Endocrine System ◽  
Precious Metals ◽  
Labor Cost ◽  
Waste Streams ◽  
Environmental Laws ◽  
Electronic Products ◽  
Valuable Metals

Electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the swift waste streams and comprises of end of life electronic products. The Western countries as alternative destinations for disposal ship the wastes to underdeveloped and developing countries where labor cost is reasonably meager and environmental laws are feebly implemented. When not recycled, the e-waste is either incinerated or landfilled. These methods involve not only wasting valuable metals but also creating potential risk for the environment. These substances are detrimental to nervous system, kidneys, bones, reproductive system, and endocrine system, and some of them are even carcinogenic and neurotoxic. Thus, extensive research is needed to evolve sophisticated technology which may help to curb environmental pollution and contribute towards sustainable development in terms of recycling of precious metals.

The Chances of a National Sustainability Strategy for a Balanced and Stable Development

2018 ◽  
pp. 421-447
Author(s):  
Michael von Hauff
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
National Strategy ◽  
Legal Basis ◽  
Environmental Laws ◽  
Sustainability Strategy ◽  
Short Run ◽  
Stable Development

Laden with statistical details, this chapter compares the national sustainable development strategies in India and Germany. Examining the constitutions and environmental laws, as well as their administration through courts and otherwise, it argues that in both these countries sound legal basis exists for the development and implementation of a sustainable national strategy. Examining closely the overall developmental strategies in India, the chapter finds contradiction between them and the environment strategies. Consequently, it arrives at the conclusion that the overall developmental strategies in India are non-sustainable in the long or even short run.

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.

scholarly journals Harmonization of Environmental Laws Based On Democracy Justice Principle and Sustainability

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hardianto Djanggih
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Legal System ◽  
National Development ◽  
Legal Basis ◽  
Environmental Legislation ◽  
Conceptual Approach ◽  
Environmental Laws ◽  
Positive Law

The Articke Pubish in IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), Volume 23, Issue 8, Ver. 3 (August. 2018) PP 54-58Implementation of national development that utilizes natural resources, environmental legislation becomes an important aspect as the legal basis. This research uses normative juridical approach, through the approach of legislation approach, conceptual approach and anlytis approach. Limitations of research on the Inventory of positive law and research on legal system. The result of the research shows that the concept of harmonization of the regulation of the environment in the framework of sustainable development must be based on the principles, theories and philosophies which underlie the formation of a law. It should consider the characteristics of the Indonesian nation so that the rules can be easily implemented

scholarly journals Remanufacturing approaches contributing to sustainable engineering

2006 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 367-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Günther Seliger ◽  
Sebastian Kernbaum ◽  
Marco Zettl
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Reference Model ◽  
Research Management ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Environmental Laws ◽  
Electronic Products ◽  
Sustainable Engineering ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Management Technology ◽  
Technology Processes

Increasing use of resources by an increasing population with unequally distributed wealth make sustainability an urgent topic to pay attention to. A reference model for sustainability in engineering is presented referring to education and research, management, technology, processes and products as the relevant issues for a global change to sustainability. The European environmental laws for sustainable development are an attempt to cope with this challenge by legislative means. The provocative reality of practical implementation in dealing with electric and electronic products after their usage phases in Europe is illustrated. Laboratory developments in disassembly and testing demonstrate the feasibility of remanufacturing. In addition, approaches to increase the efficiency of remanufacturing by improving the product design are introduced.

Environmental impact assessment of CPEC: a way forward for sustainable development

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iram Khalid ◽  
Tooba Ahmad ◽  
Sami Ullah
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Environmental Cost ◽  
Environmental Laws ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Laws And Policies ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Induced Changes

Purpose Human-induced changes in climate have affected the environment to the extent that any more economic development at the cost of the environment will be too costly. Thus, sustainable development options posing no additional harm to the environment are the only viable option. This study aims to examine the likely environmental impacts of infrastructural developments through the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Design/methodology/approach There is a scarcity of academic debate and discussion on the environmental impact of CPEC developments in laws and policies on the environment. The qualitative approach is followed in this study and official documents and reports are used to investigate the environmental challenges posed by CPEC. Findings The findings show three possible environmental concerns which could increase the climate change vulnerability of Pakistan. The coal-fired power plants are the most prominent threat based on their CO2 contributions and smog. Second, cutting more than 54,000 trees for roads infrastructure will increase CO2 concentration along the CPEC route. Third, increasing vehicle trafficking by up to 7,000 trucks per day on Karakorum Highway alone will release 36.5 million tons of additional CO2. Originality/value It is essential to rethink the environmental cost of CPEC. The study suggests economic and legal cooperation between Pakistan and China as a way forward to deal with climate change issues. Environmental laws should be a vital part of CPEC projects to ensure their safety, security and sustainability.

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.

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