Abstract
The aim of this chapter is, first, to get a better understanding of ‘sustainability’ by
looking at what it is, what it means, and how it relates to terms with which it shares a
family resemblance, such as ‘sustainable development’. Then, suggestions are made on
how it is – or could be – linked to the most fundamental principles of international water
law, that is, the equitable and reasonable utilisation principle and the no harm principle.
Finally, the link with the human right to water is analysed briefly.
looking at what it is, what it means, and how it relates to terms with which it shares a
family resemblance, such as ‘sustainable development’. Then, suggestions are made on
how it is – or could be – linked to the most fundamental principles of international water
law, that is, the equitable and reasonable utilisation principle and the no harm principle.
Finally, the link with the human right to water is analysed briefly.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Elgar Encyclopaedia of Environmental Law |
Editors | Michael Faure |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Chapter | X.16 |
Pages | 214-224 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781785369520 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781786436986 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2021 |
Keywords
- International water law
- sustainability
- sustainable development
- sustainable use
- environmental sustainability
- equitable and reasonable utilisation
- no harm
- human right to water