Investigating the Fundamental Principle of Deterrence in International Environmental Law

Subject Areas : Environmental pollutions (water, soil and air)

Mohamad Zaker Ardakani ¹ , Alireza Arashpour ²

1 - Ph.D. student in Public International Law, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Isfahan, Iran.
2 - Associate Prof., University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. * (Coresponding Author)

Received: 2019-05-23 Accepted : 2019-09-18 Published : 2022-02-20

Keywords: Judicial Procedure, International Government Responsibility, Deterrence Principle, Natural Resources, Environmental Obligations,

Abstract :

International Environmental Law, which is a Branch of public International Law, is Primarily Based on Preventive and Precautionary Measures, and its Ultimate Goal is to protect the Global Environment from Pollution and Damage to Human Health. The Principle of Deterrence is a Fundamental and Universal Rule in Development-Oriented and Sustainable Policies Related to the Exploitation of Natural Resources and Ecological Aspects of Countries, Which on the one Hand Focuses on Pollution Prevention and Precautionary Measures in the Face of the Environment and Natural Resources. On the Other Hand, it includes Systematic Protection Measures and the Cooperation of Countries and Other Persons under International Law with Regard to Environmental Activities and the Exploitation of Natural Resources, Under National Sovereignty and Jurisdiction. Therefore, Violation of the Principle of Deterrence, Due to the Limited Environmental Resources and the Long Process of its Replacement, Leads to Improper Use of Natural Resources and Causes Numerous Damages to Environmental Components, Including Water, Air, Soil, Plants, Wildlife, etc. Which are Sometimes Irreparable and Ultimately Threaten Human Life and Health, Although Repairing the Damage and Compensation Requires Exorbitant Costs and Long Periods of Time, Sometimes Intergenerational

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