Abstract
This article focuses on the events leading to the World Summit and charts how sustainable development has developed. Discussion begins with the history of sustainable development as a concept followed by an analysis of the difficulties posed by the lack of a precise definition. Its progress post the Earth Summit will be reviewed and the question as to whether it is a principle of international law will be canvassed. Its future as envisaged in the World Summit will also be examined followed by some concluding comments.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 33 |
| Journal | Australian International Law Journal |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- Sustainable development
- Congresses
- Environmental protection
- Environmental responsibility
- World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002 Johannesburg, South Africa
