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Recommendation N°2. Environmental justice

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Considering the right to life and to a clean and balanced environment for all,

Considering that environmental justice allows for priority protection of vulnerable populations, communities and individuals who are exposed to environmental risks or subjected to an unfavourable ecological situation,

Considering the principle of non-discrimination,

Considering the general interest of humanity to live in a clean environment and in peace, Considering intergenerational equity and the rights of future generations,

Considering that environmental injustice contributes to increase poverty,

Considering that the imperatives of social justice and environmental equity are part of the rules recognized by the international community based on mutual respect of States, peoples and individuals participating in community life,

Considering the objectives of sustainable development,

Considering the responsibility of States to protect populations and individuals without discrimination,

Considering the responsibility of the international community to assure respect of equity in international relations,

Considering the need to ensure international security by avoiding environmental imbalance and instability,

Considering the principles of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of States, Considering peoples’ right to environmental independence to improve environmental protection,

Considering the authority of each States over its territory and its right not to be subjected to hram caused by activities outside of its jurisdiction,

Considering that each State is primarily responsible for its own sustainable development,

The world meeting of enviornmental lawyers at Limoges recommends the adoption of a declaration of principles as follows :

  1. Environmental justice is the expression of humanity’s general interest and duty of respect with regard to nature ;

  2. States commit to developing modes of production and consumption compatible with respect for the general interest of humanity and protection of the rights of future generations ;

  3. States shall refrain from directly or indirectly promoting through their trade policies all forms of overexploitation of natural resources on their territory or the territory of another State ;

  4. States recognize a principle of international solidarity in confronting ecological disasters and commit to provide material and financial support to those who are affected by such catastrophes ;

  5. States commit to taking...

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