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Ecosystem Vulnerability. New Semantics for International Law.
Mariano Longo1, Vincenzo Lorubbio1
1Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy.
International Journal for the Semiotics of Law = Revue Internationale De Semiotique Juridique
|June 26, 2023
Summary
International Law struggles with climate change and pollution. New approaches are needed to protect ecosystems beyond human-centered rights, considering ecosystem vulnerability for all beings.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Law
- International Law
- Human Rights Law
Background:
- Climate change and pollution highlight global environmental vulnerability.
- International Law faces challenges in addressing these environmental issues effectively.
- Current human rights frameworks are often anthropocentric, limiting ecosystem protection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept of 'limit' and its absence in contemporary society.
- To propose new semantics to overcome extractivism and its environmental impacts.
- To analyze the role of ecosystem vulnerability in international law.
Main Methods:
- Historical analysis of the concept of limit.
- Examination of international legislation and jurisprudence.
- Investigation of ecosystem vulnerability in legal contexts.
Main Results:
- Contemporary society exhibits a lack of boundaries, contributing to extractivism.
- Existing legal frameworks struggle to fully address ecosystemic issues.
- The concept of ecosystem vulnerability offers potential for broader legal application.
Conclusions:
- New semantic approaches are crucial for effective environmental protection.
- International Law must evolve beyond anthropocentric views.
- Ecosystem vulnerability can bridge human rights and rights of nature.
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