ASSESSING THE LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF FLOOD DISASTERS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Keywords:
Environment, Floods, Human Rights, Legal ImplicationsAbstract
This research examines the legal implications of flood disasters concerning the protection of environmental human rights within the framework of sustainable development. The primary focus of this study is to address three research problems: first, whether flood disasters can be categorized as an unlawful act by the government (Onrechtmatige Overheidsdaad) that constitutes a violation of environmental human rights; second, whether flood disasters are considered a form of environmental degradation under governmental responsibility and whether citizens possess legal standing (jus standi) as victims; and third, what constitutes an effective legal protection model for flood victims within the concept of sustainable development. The methodology employed is normative legal research utilizing statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. This study analyzes regulations, legal concepts, and policy implementation related to flood disaster management and environmental human rights protection. The findings indicate that the government bears legal liability for flood risk management, and negligence in this regard can be deemed an unlawful act that prejudices public rights. Furthermore, flood victims have the right to file lawsuits against the government to ensure the protection of the right to a healthy and safe environment. This research also formulates a legal protection model that integrates sustainable development principles as the foundation for disaster management and the protection of victims' rights.
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