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Protection Of Human Rights And The Environment: Links And Approaches, Abdulkadir Bolaji Abdulkadir
Protection Of Human Rights And The Environment: Links And Approaches, Abdulkadir Bolaji Abdulkadir
Abdulkadir Bolaji Abdulkadir
Environmental degradations have adverse consequences, both short-term and long-term on the efficacious enjoyment of environmental human rights. Though these consequences are the results of the errant use and abuse of the environment resources by the affluent people and rich states around the globe, and their engagement with such activities that are not environmentally friendly, the most susceptible and sufferers are less privileged and indigent population of the developing and least developed countries. The best example of it is the phenomenon of global warming and its impact on countries across the world. Global warming, which is causing adverse weather conditions as …
Issues And Challenges In Environmental Justice Delivery System In Malaysia And Nigeria: The Need For Liberalising The Strict Rules Of Locus Standi, Abdulkadir Bolaji Abdulkadir
Issues And Challenges In Environmental Justice Delivery System In Malaysia And Nigeria: The Need For Liberalising The Strict Rules Of Locus Standi, Abdulkadir Bolaji Abdulkadir
Abdulkadir Bolaji Abdulkadir
The court remains the last hope of the commoners. Where the authority erred in law, the only avenue to make them accountable to the public is through the interference of the court. However, seeking environmental justice is a difficult task for the masses due to the stringent rules involved in environmental matters. These rules pose a great challenge to the victims of environmental degradation. These rules are the problem of locus standi, institution of class action, limitation of time, the issue of cost and burden of proof. All these rules to a great extent present a difficult task to victims …