Judicial protection of the environment and its role in achieving sustainable development

Abstract

 International interest in the environment emerged after the Stockholm Conference in 1972, which addressed the risks posed by industrial and technological development to the environment. This led to environmental disputes with legal dimensions, which necessitated the establishment of legislation and intergovernmental agreements that provide environmental protection

This study aims to shed light on the role of ordinary courts in resolving environmental disputes and their adequacy to adjudicate such disputes. This study relies on relevant laws, given the complex nature and specificity of environmental issues, the challenges they pose to both national and international stakeholders, and the need for concerted efforts to rescue the environment. Furthermore, it is necessary to achieve a balance between climate protection and sustainable development, keeping pace with international changes and international agreements. Furthermore, it examines the mechanisms and whether there is a need to establish environmental courts (green courts) specialized in adjudicating environmental disputes, supported by specialized laws and agreements.