El control judicial de la corte suprema en materia ambiental:: El caso de los humedales urbanos en chile

The text analyzes the judicial oversight exercised by the Supreme Court of Chile in environmental matters, emphasizing its role in protecting urban wetlands, which are essential for biodiversity and mitigating environmental impacts in urban areas. The Ramsar Convention has played a foundational role in the legal protection of these sites, setting standards for their safeguarding and the rational use of these eco- systems. The Court has developed significant jurisprudence, applying international principles and considering environmental damage based on technical criteria such as duration, magnitude, and regenerative capacity. Moreover, the analyzed jurispru- dence underscores the constitutional right to an environment free from contamina- tion, expanding its interpretation to include the preservation of nature, in alignment with the precautionary principle and sustainable development—an approach that seeks to balance individual rights with the collective protection of the environment.