Environmental Policy and Human Rights. The case of Tanzania, Chile, Haiti, Nigeria and Mongolia

Abstract

Environment and human rights look like brother and sister since human beings need a good environment in order to survive well on a daily life basis. Surviving is one of the human rights of living creatures, particularly human beings. Different actors are always putting efforts into place to ensure environmental preservation and conservation as well as the protection and promotion of human rights. However, there are still environmental issues that affect human rights. Most of these issues are based on the application of environmental policies and decisions. In this Thesis, I will investigate about environmental policy in relation to the violation of human rights. Particular cases are Tanzania, Chile, Haiti, Nigeria, and Mongolia selected from different continents. The results will help in policy re-form and will also lead other academicians to conduct further studies that will reveal uncovered gaps and recommend more practical measures to reduce environmental issues and safeguard human rights.