This chapter explores the role of regulation for the promotion of ecological sustainability, within the context of a reappraisal of the sustainable development concept. In the Brundtland definition, where sustainable development is the kind of development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The correct regulation for the promotion of ecological sustainability should be premised on a change of perspective from at least three points of view: the methodological perspective, the temporal perspective and the substantial perspective. Ecological problems can hardly be tackled within the traditional legal structures and disciplinary perspectives. Therefore, a correct approach to sustainability needs to overcome the disciplinary barriers towards a holistic and comprehensive vision. A new regulatory approach for the promotion of ecological sustainability needs a shift from a short-term to a medium - long-term perspective. There are three main forms of economic instruments: taxes and charges, subsidies and tradable emission rights.
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Climate-induced migration: what legal protection for climate migrants at the international level?
MUSSI, FRANCESCA
2016
Abstract
This chapter explores the role of regulation for the promotion of ecological sustainability, within the context of a reappraisal of the sustainable development concept. In the Brundtland definition, where sustainable development is the kind of development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The correct regulation for the promotion of ecological sustainability should be premised on a change of perspective from at least three points of view: the methodological perspective, the temporal perspective and the substantial perspective. Ecological problems can hardly be tackled within the traditional legal structures and disciplinary perspectives. Therefore, a correct approach to sustainability needs to overcome the disciplinary barriers towards a holistic and comprehensive vision. A new regulatory approach for the promotion of ecological sustainability needs a shift from a short-term to a medium - long-term perspective. There are three main forms of economic instruments: taxes and charges, subsidies and tradable emission rights.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.