Environmental Ethics & Law

Bridging Ethical Imperatives and Legal Structures: Navigating Environmental Stewardship in a Changing World

Authors

  • Emily C. Harper

    Department of Environmental Law and Ethics, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Keywords:

Environmental Governance, Ethical Imperatives, Legal Structures, Ecosystem Impacts, Stewardship Discourse

Abstract

This paper engages with the core mission of Environmental Ethics & Law by examining the intricate interplay between ethical imperatives, legal structures, and environmental stewardship. It explores how human activities impact natural ecosystems through the lens of both moral responsibility and legal obligation, highlighting the need for critical dialogue among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers. By analyzing case studies and current frameworks, the paper identifies pathways to strengthen the alignment between ethical principles and legal mechanisms, ultimately contributing to a deeper understanding of sustainable environmental governance. The findings underscore the journal’s commitment to fostering solutions that protect the planet for future generations through informed, collaborative discourse.

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