Background and Aim: Natural Resources and environment have long been considered as one of the most important pillars of human life, therefore, respect for natural resources and the environment has been expected among human societies in all historical periods. Today, the rapid process of industrialization of societies and along with it the trend towards globalization has made the world undergo great changes in social, economic and political dimensions and has also caused the destruction of environment and its pollution, which is the destruction and destruction of forests, the extinction of wild animals, Air, water and noise pollution, desertification, increase of greenhouse gases are among them. Today, natural resources, human, social (whole environment) and their protection have become such a moral and social value that criminal protection is necessary.
Method: The research is of a theoretical type and the research method is descriptive-analytical based on the collection of information in a library and by referring to documents, books and articles.
Ethical Considerations: IN this research, the principles of trustworthiness, honesty, neutrality and originality of the work have been respected.
Results: Today, one of the reasons for the decrease in food production can be considered as the improper management of environment, so the need to support and protect environment in the crisis of population growth is absolutely essential in order to provide food. Some experts believe that the world is on the verge of running out of environment.
Conclusion: Management of environment in many countries, especially in developing countries like Iran, is achieved not only by laws, but also by administrative arrangements such as administrative orders, technical standards, etc. It is clearly mentioned in the 21st principle of the Stockholm Declaration. Although the conference recognizes the ownership rights of governments over environment, the exercise of this right is subject to compliance with environment policies.
Please cite this article as:
Shojaei SH, Esmaeili AA, Miri H. Protection, Support and Defense of Natural Resources in the Light of International Documents. Medical Law Journal. 2022; 16(Special Issue on Legal Developments): e55.
Type of Study:
Original Article |
Received: 2023/11/15 | Accepted: 2024/02/1