Compendium of Judicial Decisions on Matters Related to Environment: National Decisions - Volume III

This publication has been developed in pursuance of the aims of Agenda 21, particularly chapter 8 which recognizes, among other things, the need to facilitate information exchange, including the dissemination of information on effective legal and regulatory instruments in the field of environment and development. This will encourage their wider use and adoption. Consequently, the Compendium of Judicial Decisions was devised with two objectives. First, it aims to create awareness and enthusiasm among lawyers and non-lawyers alike on the current trends in the jurisprudence related to environmental matters. Second, it aims to provide resource materials for reflecting on specific pieces of court decisions from the point of view of courts of different perspectives, grounded as they are in the unique legal traditions and circumstances of different countries and jurisdictions.