Abstract
Among other provisions, Principle 25 of the Rio Declaration (1992) stipulates peace as an essential prerequisite to sustainable development. To achieve it, therefore, I propose an eco-sensitive sustainable development law approach—one which envisages common guidance of the international community under which states agree to surrender part of their sovereignty. First, I argue, that states shall adopt global environmental pacts that incorporate sustainable development and equitable allocation of costs as the fundamental objective. Premised on the equitable provisions, this treaty may earn popular ratification worldwide soon. Second, I propose that states party to the accord shall reflect their commitments through domestic legislation and ensure execution as a top national priority. In this regard, the policies espoused globally to tackle COVID-19 may be of particular interest to follow as they led states to transcend domestic problems in favour of the global pandemic. Third, I contend that states ought to take practical steps to implement treaty provisions and transmit their compliance to the body constituted under the covenant(s). This novel approach helps achieve sustainability, and once secured, it will contribute to alleviating interstate conflicts.
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
PEACE, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, CLIMATE CHANGE, INTERNATIONAL LAW, TREATY
