Un Human Rights Institutions And The Environment

Author : Sumudu Atapattu
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000878868

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UN Human Rights Institutions and the Environment by Sumudu Atapattu Pdf

This book presents an in-depth analysis of how UN human rights institutions and mechanisms have addressed environmental protection, sustainable development, and climate change. Despite the increasing involvement of UN human rights bodies in addressing environmental degradation and climate change, a systematic review of the convergence between human rights and the environment in these bodies has not been carried out. Filing this lacuna, this book surveys the resolutions, general comments, concluding observations, decisions on individual communications and press releases. It identifies principles that have emerged, explores the ways in which human rights charter-based and treaty-based institutions are interpreting environmental principles and examines how they contribute to the emerging field of human rights and the environment. Given the disproportionate effect that polluting activities have on marginalized and vulnerable groups, Atapattu also discusses how these human rights mechanisms have addressed the impact on women, children, indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, and racial minorities. Written by a world-renowned expert on human rights and the environment, this book will be of great interest to students and scholars researching and teaching in this important field of study.

Author : Sumudu A. Atapattu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Human rights
ISBN : 0367653133

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UN Human Rights Institutions and the Environment by Sumudu A. Atapattu Pdf

"This book presents an in-depth analysis of how UN Human Rights institutions and mechanisms have addressed environmental protection, sustainable development and climate change. Despite the increasing involvement of UN human rights bodies in addressing environmental degradation and climate change, a systematic review of the convergence between human rights and the environment in these bodies has not been carried out. Filing this lacuna, this book surveys the resolutions, general comments, concluding observations, decisions on individual communications and press releases. It identifies principles that have emerged, explores the ways in which human rights Charter-based and treaty-based institutions are interpreting environmental principles and examines how they contribute to the emerging field of human rights and environment. Given the disproportionate effect that polluting activities have on marginalized and vulnerable groups, Atapattu also discusses how these human rights mechanisms have addressed the impact on women, children, indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and racial minorities. Written by a world-renowned expert on human rights and the environment, this book will be of great interest to students and scholars researching and teaching in this important field of study"--

Author : Romina Picolotti,Jorge Daniel Taillant
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780816529346

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Linking Human Rights and the Environment by Romina Picolotti,Jorge Daniel Taillant Pdf

Es un libro de consulta valiosa que explora el territorio desconocido que hay entre la legislación ambiental y de los derechos humanos. Más que un tratado teórico, se argumenta que el activismo de los derechos humanos representa una oportunidad importante para hacer frente a las consecuencias humanas de la degradación del medio ambiente y puede servir como un catalizador de ideas y acciones inspiradoras en el mundo real -- Contraportada.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Professional Training
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9211541891

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National Human Rights Institutions by Anonim Pdf

This publication introduces the reader to national human rights institutions (NHRIs). Its focus is on NHRIs as both cornerstones of national human rights protection and promotion, and links between States and the international human rights system. Respect for human rights requires the concerted effort of every Government, individual, group and organ in society. With this in mind, the publication is intended for all those who seek a basic understanding of NHRIs, the work they do, how they interact with States, civil society and the international community, and how to support their work.

Author : Stephen Humphreys
Publisher : ICHRP
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : 9782940259830

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Climate Change and Human Rights by Stephen Humphreys Pdf

Author : Donald K. Anton,Dinah L. Shelton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 1025 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781139498524

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Environmental Protection and Human Rights by Donald K. Anton,Dinah L. Shelton Pdf

With unique scholarly analysis and practical discussion, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the relationship between environmental protection and human rights being formalized into law in many legal systems. This book instructs on environmental techniques and procedures that assist in the protection of human rights. The text provides cogent guidance on a growing international jurisprudence on the promotion and protection of human rights in relation to the environment that has been developed by international and regional human rights bodies and tribunals. It explores a rich body of case law that continues to develop within states on the environmental dimension of the rights to life, to health, and to public participation and access to information. Five compelling contemporary case studies are included that implicate human rights and the environment, ranging from large dam projects to the creation of a new human right to a clean environment.

Author : Bertrand G. Ramcharan
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-11
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004303140

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United Nations Protection of Humanity and Its Habitat by Bertrand G. Ramcharan Pdf

This book is a study of the future of international law as well as the future of the United Nations. It is the first study ever bringing together the laws, policies and practices of the UN for the protection of the earth, the oceans, outer space, human rights, victims of armed conflicts and of humanitarian emergencies, the poor, the vulnerable and the disadvantaged world-wide. It reviews unprecedented dangers and challenges facing humanity such as climate change and weapons of mass destruction, and argues that the international law of the future must become an international law of security and of protection. It submits that the concept of international security in the UN Charter can no longer be restricted to situations of armed conflict but must be given its natural meaning: whatever threatens the security of humanity. It calls for the Security Council to perform its role as the guardian of the security of humankind and sees a leadership role for the UN Secretary-General in analysing and presenting challenges of international security and protection to the Security Council for its attention.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Political Science
ISBN : MINN:31951D037451837

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The Core International Human Rights Treaties by Anonim Pdf

This publication reproduces the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the nine core international human rights treaties and their optional protocols in a user-friendly format to make them more accessible, in particular to government officials, civil society, human rights defenders, legal practitioners, scholars, individual citizens and others with an interest in human rights norms and standards.

Author : United Nations. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9211542014

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Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights by United Nations. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Pdf

"This publication contains the 'Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations Protect, Respect and Remedy Framework', which were developed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises. The Special Representative annexed the Guiding Principles to his final report to the Human Rights Council (A/HRC/17/31), which also includes an introduction to the Guiding Principles and an overview of the process that led to their development. The Human Rights Council endorsed the Guiding Principles in its resolution 17/4 of 16 June 2011."--P. iv.

Author : David R. Boyd
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780774824156

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The Right to a Healthy Environment by David R. Boyd Pdf

Canada has abundant natural wealth, beautiful landscapes, vast forests, and thousands of rivers and lakes. The land defines Canadians as a people, yet the country has one of the industrialized world's worst environmental records. Building on his previous book, The Environmental Rights Revolution (2012), David R. Boyd describes how recognizing the constitutional right to a healthy environment could have a transformative impact by empowering citizens, holding governments and industry accountable, and improving Canada's green record. This important and provocative book provides a road map to protect human health, the well-being of the planet, and the interests of future generations.

Author : John H. Knox,Ramin Pejan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781108421195

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The Human Right to a Healthy Environment by John H. Knox,Ramin Pejan Pdf

This book considers and clarifies many different facets of the international human right to a healthy environment.

Author : Manoj Kumar Sinha
Publisher : SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 8132111397

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Business and Human Rights by Manoj Kumar Sinha Pdf

In the 21st century, one of the most noteworthy changes in the human rights debate relates to the increased recognition of the link between business and human rights. This book is an attempt to explore this relationship and also to look into the obligations of the state and transnational corporations in the promotion of human rights. Business and Human Rights discusses how globalization has affected individuals in the enjoyment of their human rights in relation to the activities of corporations. The book addresses what additional steps the states should take to protect against human rights abuses by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the state. Moreover, it covers, in depth, the role and contribution of the United Nations in business and human rights. The book includes several real-life case studies to help the readers understand the topics discussed.

Author : David R. Boyd
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780774821636

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The Environmental Rights Revolution by David R. Boyd Pdf

The right to a healthy environment has been the subject of extensive philosophical debates that revolve around the question: Should rights to clean air, water, and soil be entrenched in law? David Boyd answers this by moving beyond theoretical debates to measure the practical effects of enshrining the right in constitutions. His pioneering analysis of 193 constitutions and the laws and court decisions of more than 100 nations in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa reveals a positive correlation between constitutional protection and stronger environmental laws, smaller ecological footprints, superior environmental performance, and improved quality of life.

Author : Siobhan Mcinerney-Lankford,Mac Darrow,Lavanya Rajamani
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780821387238

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Human Rights and Climate Change by Siobhan Mcinerney-Lankford,Mac Darrow,Lavanya Rajamani Pdf

This Study explores arguments about the impact of climate change on human rights, examining the international legal frameworks governing human rights and climate change and identifying the relevant synergies and tensions between them. It considers arguments about (i) the human rights impacts of climate change at a macro level and how these impacts are spread disparately across countries; (ii) how climate change impacts human rights enjoyment within states and the equity and discrimination dimensions of those disparate impacts; and (iii) the role of international legal frameworks and mechanisms, including human rights instruments, particularly in the context of supporting developing countries’ adaptation efforts. The Study surveys the interface of human rights and climate change from the perspective of public international law. It builds upon the work that has been carried out on this interface by reviewing the legal issues it raises and complementing existing analyses by providing a comprehensive legal overview of the area and a focus on obligations upon States and other actors connected with climate change. The objective has therefore been to contribute to the global debate on climate change and human rights by offering a review of the legal dimensions of this interface as well as a survey of the sources of public international law potentially relevant to climate change and human rights in order to facilitate an understanding of what is meant, in legal terms, by “human rights impacts of climate change” and help identify ways in which international law can respond to this interaction.

Author : Linda C. Reif
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 826 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004273962

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Ombuds Institutions, Good Governance and the International Human Rights System by Linda C. Reif Pdf

This book uses comparative law and comparative international law approaches to explore the role of human rights ombuds, classic-based ombuds and other types of ombuds institutions in human rights protection and promotion, their methods of application of international and domestic human rights law and their roles in strengthening good governance. It highlights the increasing importance of national human rights ombuds institutions globally and their roles as national human rights institutions (NHRIs).