Transnational Environmental Law and the Challenge of Regulating Cross-Border Pollution in an Interconnected World
Abstract
The rise of cross-border pollution presents a unique challenge to traditional environmental law, necessitating new approaches in transnational environmental governance. In an increasingly interconnected world, pollutants such as air, water, and soil contaminants do not recognize political boundaries, leading to environmental degradation that affects multiple nations regardless of where the pollution originated. "Transnational Environmental Law and the Challenge of Regulating Cross-Border Pollution in an Interconnected World" explores the limitations of national environmental legislation in addressing transboundary pollution and examines emerging frameworks within transnational environmental law. This article assesses legal and policy frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Basel Convention that attempt to address environmental harm on a global scale, highlighting the strengths and limitations of these instruments. Furthermore, it considers how international organizations, states, and non-state actors collaborate and negotiate responsibilities, accountability, and compliance mechanisms to manage cross-border environmental impacts. Finally, the article discusses the role of transnational law in harmonizing regulatory standards, facilitating cooperation, and addressing legal conflicts between countries with differing environmental priorities. The findings suggest that effective transnational environmental regulation requires an adaptable, collaborative, and multilevel governance structure that can respond to the dynamic nature of environmental challenges in an interconnected world.
Keywords
Environmental Law, Cross-Border Pollution, Environmental Governance, Regulation, Accountability
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IRE Journals:
Precious Oluwaseun Okedele , Onoriode Reginald Aziza , Portia Oduro , Akinwale Omowumi Ishola
"Transnational Environmental Law and the Challenge of Regulating Cross-Border Pollution in an Interconnected World" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 6 2024 Page 221-234
IEEE:
Precious Oluwaseun Okedele , Onoriode Reginald Aziza , Portia Oduro , Akinwale Omowumi Ishola
"Transnational Environmental Law and the Challenge of Regulating Cross-Border Pollution in an Interconnected World" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(6)
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