Navigating Corporate Accountability: Addressing Regulatory Challenges in the Face of Human Rights and Environmental Violations

The impact of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) on the environment and human well-being has reached a critical point. Instances of environmental degradation caused by these corporations have led to severe violations of human rights, resulting in complex challenges. Despite numerous cases brought to light through legal battles and media coverage, existing international and domestic regulatory frameworks have struggled to comprehensively address the extensive harm caused by MNCs. Regulations attempting to manage the damage caused by these entities are insufficient and inconsistently enforced globally. The absence of a binding universal treaty specifically designed to tackle these interconnected ecological and human rights issues has made seeking justice for victims an arduous task. Victims are forced to navigate complex international instruments, often encountering corruption within judicial and political systems, hindering their pursuit of redress for serious rights violations. In light of these shortcomings, this discussion underscores the intrinsic link between human rights and the environment, emphasizing the limitations of current regulatory measures. By examining global literature, international legal sources, and specific national case studies, this thesis aims to demonstrate the inadequacy of existing regulations in protecting and addressing the victims of environmental harm. Additionally, it will propose alternative remedies and preventive measures to rectify these transgressions. The conclusions will provide for why a binding treaty tailored to address these intertwined concerns stands as a possible solution toward protecting both the environment and human rights.