Policymaking for sustainable development, integrating environmental conservation and economic growth through a legal framework

Subject Areas : International Environmental Law

hassan talebi tadi ¹ , mohammad talebi tadi ²

1 - clergy of the Qom Seminary
2 - Director of the Department of Jurisprudence, Baqir al-Ulum University, Qom

Received: 2024-07-04 Accepted : 2024-12-10 Published : 2024-12-20

Keywords: Environmental Law, green economy, sustainable development, social welfare, Environmental policies,

Abstract :

With the growth of human societies and the adoption of alluring slogans such as economic growth or greater human welfare, the environment has faced numerous threats. This increasingly highlights the necessity for special attention to environmental rights in public policymaking. The aim is to advance economic goals without pushing the environment to the brink of destruction. Within the legal framework, environmental rights will assist policymakers in devising and adopting frameworks whose public benefits ensure the preservation and protection of the environment, while optimally securing societal well-being. Economic activities can have detrimental effects on climate, forests, land, and the extinction of various animal species. These negative impacts can result in significant economic consequences, including reduced productivity, increased healthcare costs, and the loss of biodiversity. Conversely, investment in environmental protection and sustainable development can lead to numerous economic benefits. This research employs a descriptive-analytical approach, utilizing library studies and examining both progress and setbacks in this multifaceted issue. It seeks to pave the way for fostering a healthy collective life alongside social welfare for Iranians, and thus aims to identify beneficial policies within environmental law with an economic orientation. The study's objective is to investigate the impacts of environmental law policymaking on Iran's economy, encompassing both positive and negative effects on various components such as employment, productivity, production growth, social welfare, and economic growth. The findings indicate that the realm of policymaking should be a balanced whole, not a distorted legal environment. Therefore, by employing robust principles, policies for environmental rights can be devised to ensure that the health and safety of society are not threatened while utilizing natural resources. Consequently, the initial step in defining these legal policies is their complete coordination with one another

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