Current Status of Sustainable Development in International Environmental Law

Sustainable development is a concept of significant importance in international law. It can be understood in a broad sense, and its interpretation varies depending on the historical context or the perspective from which it is analysed. Its understanding is shaped by the structure and nature of international law. The aim of this article is to present the current status of sustainable development in international environmental law. The research methods applied include a formal-dogmatic analysis of legal texts and an examination of case law and legal literature. The findings indicate that the concept of sustainable development is present in both case law and legal scholarship; however, it gives rise to interpretative ambiguities, which in turn result in its inconsistent implementation. In light of case law, it cannot be recognised as a principle of law.

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  2025

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  Paragraf. Studia z Prawa i Administracji

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  2025-11-19

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  DOI 10.18778/2956-3747.7.12
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