Environmental Law and Sustainability: Legal Approaches to Addressing Climate Change and Protecting Natural Resources
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36676/ijl.v2.i2.03Keywords:
Environmental law, Sustainability, Climate change, Natural resources, Legal frameworks, MitigationAbstract
"Environmental Law and Sustainability: Legal Approaches to Addressing Climate Change and Protecting Natural Resources" delves into the critical intersection of environmental law and sustainability, exploring the legal frameworks and strategies employed to mitigate climate change and safeguard natural resources. In the face of escalating environmental challenges, this study examines the role of law in promoting sustainable development, fostering environmental stewardship, and ensuring the resilience of ecosystems and communities. the pressing environmental issues confronting the world today, with a particular focus on climate change and its far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity, and human well-being. It explores the complex interplay between human activities, such as fossil fuel combustion, deforestation, and industrial agriculture, and the degradation of environmental systems, highlighting the urgent need for concerted action to address these challenges.
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