International Law Review

International Law Review

The Necessity of Protection of Mountains in International Law

Document Type : academic

Authors
Mohamad Feili 1
ali Mashhadi 2
1 PhD. Student of International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Qom, Qom, Iran
2 Associate professor, Department of International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Qom, Qom. Iran,
10.22066/cilamag.2024.1988298.2374
Abstract
Environmental issues are increasingly recognized as major international challenges, emerging as primary concerns not only for environmental activists but also for government leaders worldwide. It is evident that, in the near future, the fundamental sources of conflict among states will primarily involve environmental and natural resource issues. Within this context, mountains hold a unique significance due to their critical role in ecosystems. However, they have received insufficient attention, resulting in their delicate structures being particularly vulnerable to damage and degradation. Clearly, leveraging the frameworks of international law can facilitate the prevention of further harm and the restoration of existing damages. Notably, several European 
countries have already enacted legal measures in this domain, yielding positive outcomes.
Keywords
International Law
International Environmental Law
Environmental Protection
Environmental Treaty
Mountain
Mountain Ecosystem

Subjects

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    - Article

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  • Receive Date 24 January 2023
  • Revise Date 17 August 2024
  • Accept Date 18 August 2024