Towards a jurisprudence of sustainability in a time of transition

AutorJeffry S. Wade
CargoDirector of Environmental Disivion. University of Florida college of Law. USA
Páginas11-22
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Veredas do Direito, Belo Horizonte, v.10 n.20 p.11-22 Julho/Dezembro de 2013
ABSTRACT
In recent decades, an increasing number of disturbing trends have promp-
ted many scientists and policy analysts to suggest that, as a species, we
may be on the verge of a major transition or turning point. Persistent ne-
gative trends in resource availability, biodiversity, environmental quality
and human well-being indicate that the current global development model
may be damaging Earth’s essential systems and processes beyond reco-
very. Environmental law, as it exists in most countries, has not succeeded
in controlling the impacts and effects of this development model. A juris-
prudence of sustainability is necessary, based on a set of principles that
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and transparent approach to development regulation.
Keywords: Sustainability. Environmental Law. Natural resources. Time.
Transition.
TOWARDS A JURISPRUDENCE OF
SUSTAINABILITY IN A TIME OF TRANSITION
Jeffry S. Wade
Director of Environmental Disivion.
University of Florida college of Law. USA.
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