The international legal framework for environmental sustainability in global shared areas: An approach between treaty obligations and the limits of sovereignty
Keywords:
Environmental sustainability, international environmental law, radioactive contamination, transboundary nuclear damage, political sovereignty, multilateral treaty obligations, globally shared areasAbstract
This study reviews the international legal framework for ensuring environmental sustainability in globally shared areas beyond national sovereignty, focusing on the structural tension between multilateral treaty obligations and the constraints of political sovereignty. This is particularly true in light of the continued rise in the use of nuclear energy and the increasing risks associated with radioactive contamination and its negative environmental impacts on the ecosystems of these areas, which are considered common human heritage. This paper highlights the legal challenges related to balancing international interests and states' obligations to protect these areas in accordance with the principles of international law amidst the complexities of sovereignty and national policies. This study also addresses the extent to which international law can adapt environmental treaties to address these sensitive issues, given the absence of a comprehensive legal framework that effectively regulates these areas.
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