The authors make an attempt to legally comprehend the creation of specialized environmental courts in order to more effectively protect the environment and environmental human rights. The article focuses on different models of environmental courts through the example of certain countries and represents pros and cons of the creation of courts of this type.
environmental law, environmental human rights, environmental courts, access to justice on environmental issues
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