Judicial Precedents and the Effectiveness of Environmental Law: the Implementation of Article 225 of the Federal Constitution

Objectives: The objective of this study is to investigate how judicial precedents can help to enforce environmental law, with the aim of undermining the implementation of Article 225 of the Federal Constitution. Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework of this article was developed based on the use of renowned authors who discuss the topic, including doctrines, articles, dissertations and theses that deal with the topic in question. Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises a qualitative and descriptive approach. Data collection was carried out through bibliographical consultation. Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed that judicial precedents are an important instrument for the implementation of Article 225 of the Federal Constitution in practice, giving due effectiveness to environmental precepts at the national level. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights on how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of environmental law. Originality/Value: This study contributes to literature by fostering the theme and the issue and debate surrounding environmental law today, in general.