SUSTAINABLE development is often equated with “development without destruction,” which means sustainable utilization of resources for the benefit of mankind in a way compatible with the maintenance of the natural elements of the ecosystem. It is the wise use of the environment, which connotes sustainable utilization for the benefit of mankind in harmony with the maintenance of the natural elements of the ecosystem. It is a forward-looking development.
Environmental law, on the other hand, establishes rights and duties of individuals, communities and industries in the use of environmental resources, including the sets of mandatory quality standards, and assigns powers, responsibilities and liabilities in respect of environmental management. Its main concern is to govern the relationship of man and his environment.
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