Očuvanje okoliša kao preduvjet realizacije principa najbolji interes djeteta
Preservation of the Environment as a Prerequisite for Realizing the Principle of the Best Interest of the Child

Author(s): Džamna Vranić, Amina Nikolajev
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Published by: Правни факултет Универзитета у Источном Сарајеву
Keywords: Environment; Child; Best interests of the child; Human rights;
Summary/Abstract: In the time of the ubiquitous climate changes, and the consequences they leave, environmental protection grows out of the common need of all people to improve the quality of life. Excessive and inappropriate use of available resources leads to the collapse of the ecological system and disturbance of the ecological balance, producing negative consequences for the environment. Everyone is individually and collectively responsible for the preservation of a clean and healthy environment, which is why development policies should be aimed not only at improving well-being but also at realizing shared values. Bearing in mind the first principle of the Stockholm Declaration according to which "Man has the fundamental right to freedom, equality and adequate conditions for life, in an environment of sufficient quality to allow a life of dignity and well-being", he bears the solemn responsibility to protect and improve that environment for the present and future generations. Environmental damage, climate change and childhood exposure to pollution and toxic waste prevent children from enjoying their rights today and in the future, as their lifelong health outcomes, well-being and development are at risk. Only in healthy environments children can grow, develop, and enjoy their rights. The approach that must be followed in realizing the rights of the child is taking into account all dimensions of a healthy environment as a condition for realizing the Principle of the best interest of the child.

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