RIGHT TO ENVIRONMENT BY INTERNATIONAL LAW

Abstract

Right to environment, the right to life and the right to health came together. This right was not initially included in international agreements. However, with the development of environmental awareness in people, the right to environment has started to be defined as a right in the field of human rights. Then the right to the environment has taken place in international contracts or documents. The first international organization on environmental issues was the “United Nations Conference on Human and Environment” in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1972. Article 1 of the Declaration of the Conference states: “Living in an environment of honor and prosperity that provides humanity, freedom, equality and adequate living conditions is a fundamental right.” The European Convention on Human Rights does not contain any provisions concerning the protection of the environment. But the European Court of Human Rights has made important contributions to the protection of the environment with positive case-laws. The Court regarded the protection of the environment as an element of general interest. At the same time, the court interpreted many of the rights and freedoms contained in the treaty as "the right of the individual to live in a healthy environment". The court has also given some guarantees that the person can use this right.