摘要：In recent decades, an increasing number of disturbing trends have prompted many scientists and policy analysts to suggest that, as a species, we may be on the verge of a major transition or turning point. Persistent negative trends in resource availability, biodiversity, environmental quality and human well-being indicate that the current global development model may be damaging Earth’s essential systems and processes beyond recovery. Environmental law, as it exists in most countries, has not succeeded in controlling the impacts and effects of this development model. A jurisprudence of sustainability is necessary, based on a set of principles that will ensure a more proactive, scientifically-based, integrated, communal and transparent approach to development regulation.
