Global Environmental Issues and Human Rights Violations

In this 21st century when Global Environmental concerns such as deforestation, pollution, depletion of natural resources and climate change are so extensive, they are regrettably no longer unique and they are accompanied with the violation of Human Rights. These environmental harms are impacting the vulnerable population unjustly and the aforesaid harms are not merely a violation of environmental law but also infringe the fundamental and basic Human Rights such as the right to life, health, water, food etc. This paper explores the critical connection between Global Environmental issues and Human Rights violations along with the inspection of existing legal and regulatory frameworks for protection of environment and the human rights. This paper also evaluates how well these current legal and regulatory frameworks perform in addressing these multiple challenges. Recognising this interconnection between the Environment and the Human Rights is important, as it stresses collective global efforts to both safeguard human dignity and promote sustainable environmental practices. This research paper investigates the problems and gaps surrounding current Legal and Policy -frameworks and also emphasizes the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), the members of Civil Society in protecting environment and providing legal aid to marginalized communities where their very Human Rights have been violated. Finally, this paper concludes with the recommendations to address these interconnected challenges.