Stockholm Declaration

1972, UN

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common but differentiated responsibilities

international environmental law

  • Jeremy Bentham
    In international law: Protection of the environment

    The Stockholm Declaration (1972) and the Rio Declaration (1992), which was issued by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, enjoined states to ensure that activities within their jurisdiction do not cause environmental damage to other states or areas. Other agreements have addressed the need…

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