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EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

Article 37 - Environmental protection

Article 37 - Environmental protection

A high level of environmental protection and the improvement of the quality of the environment must be integrated into the policies of the Union and ensured in accordance with the principle of sustainable development.

    • Text:

      The principles set out in this Article have been based on Articles 2, 6 and 174 of the EC Treaty, which have now been replaced by Article 3(3) of the Treaty on European Union and Articles 11 and 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

      It also draws on the provisions of some national constitutions.

      Source:
      Official Journal of the European Union C 303/17 - 14.12.2007
      Preamble - Explanations relating to the Charter of Fundamental Rights:
      These explanations were originally prepared under the authority of the Praesidium of the Convention which drafted the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Although they do not as such have the status of law, they are a valuable tool of interpretation intended to clarify the provisions of the Charter.
    • European Commission v Kingdom of Spain
      Decision date:
      Deciding body type:
      Court of Justice of the European Union
      Deciding body:
      Advocate General
      Type:
      Opinion
      Policy area:
      Environment
      ECLI (European case law identifier):
      ECLI:EU:C:2019:682
    • Associazione Italia Nostra Onlus v. Comune di Venezia and Others
      Decision date:
      Deciding body type:
      Court of Justice of the European Union
      Deciding body:
      Court (Third Chamber)
      Type:
      Decision
      Policy area:
      Environment
      ECLI (European case law identifier):
      ECLI:EU:C:2016:978
    • Industrie du bois de Vielsalm & Cie (IBV) SA Industrie du bois de Vielsalm & Cie (IBV) SA v Région wallonne Région wallonne
      Decision date:
      Deciding body type:
      Court of Justice of the European Union
      Deciding body:
      Type:
      Opinion
      Policy area:
      ECLI (European case law identifier):
    • The Queen, on the application of David Edwards, and Other v Environment Agency and Others
      Decision date:
      Deciding body type:
      Court of Justice of the European Union
      Deciding body:
      Opinion of Advocate General
      Type:
      Opinion
      Policy area:
      ECLI (European case law identifier):
    • Jozef Križan e.a. v Slovenská inšpekcia životného prostredia
      Decision date:
      Deciding body type:
      Cour de justice de l'Union européenne
      Deciding body:
      Opinion of Advocate General
      Type:
      Opinion
      Policy area:
      ECLI (European case law identifier):
    • The Queen, on the application of Afton Chemical Limited v Secretary of State for Transport
      Decision date:
      Deciding body type:
      Court of Justice of the European Union
      Deciding body:
      European Court of Justice
      Type:
      Opinion
      Policy area:
      ECLI (European case law identifier):

    48 results found

    • Constitution of the Italian Republic
      Country:
      Italy

      Art. 9. The Republic promotes the development of culture and of scientific and technical research. It safeguards natural landscape and the historical and artistic heritage of the Nation.

    • Costituzione della Repubblica Italiana
      Country:
      Italy

      Art. 9. La Repubblica promuove lo sviluppo della cultura e la ricerca scientifica e tecnica. Tutela il paesaggio e il patrimonio storico e artistico della Nazione.

    • Protection Of The Environment Act 2003
      Country:
      Ireland

      An act to provide for the implementation of Directive 96/61/ec of 24 september 1996 of the Council of the European Communities concerning integrated pollution prevention and control and certain other acts adopted by the institutions of the European Communities, (...).

    • A Magyar Köztársaság Alkotmánya
      Country:
      Hungary

      18 §A Magyar Köztársaság elismeri és érvényesíti mindenki jogát az egészséges környezethez.70/D § (1) A Magyar Köztársaság területén élőknek joguk van a lehető legmagasabbszintű testi és lelki egészséghez.(2) Ezt a jogot a Magyar Köztársaság a munkavédelem, az egészségügyi intézmények és az orvosi ellátás megszervezésével, a rendszeres testedzés biztosításával, valamint az épített és a természetes környezet védelmével valósítja meg.

    • Constitution of the Republic of Hungary
      Country:
      Hungary

      Article 18The Republic of Hungary recognizes and shall implement the individual's right to a healthy environment.Article 70/D(1) Everyone living in the territory of the Republic of Hungary has the right to the highest possible level of physical and mental health.(2) The Republic of Hungary shall implement this right through institutions of labor safety and health care, through the organization of medical care and the opportunities for regular physical activity, as well as through the protection of the urban and natural environment.

    • Magyarország Alaptörvénye
      Country:
      Hungary

      P) cikk (Alapvetés) (1) A természeti erőforrások, különösen a termőföld, az erdők és a vízkészlet, a biológiai sokféleség, különösen a honos növény- és állatfajok, valamint a kulturális értékek a nemzet közös örökségét képezik, amelynek védelme, fenntartása és a jövő nemzedékek számára való megőrzése az állam és mindenki kötelessége.
      (2) A termőföld és az erdők tulajdonjogának megszerzése, valamint hasznosítása (1) bekezdés szerinti célok eléréséhez szükséges korlátait és feltételeit, valamint az integrált mezőgazdasági termelésszervezésre és a családi gazdaságokra, továbbá más mezőgazdasági üzemekre vonatkozó szabályokat sarkalatos törvény határozza meg.

      XX. cikk (SZABADSÁG ÉS FELELŐSSÉG)
      (1) Mindenkinek joga van a testi és lelki egészséghez.
      (2) Az (1) bekezdés szerinti jog érvényesülését Magyarország genetikailag módosított élőlényektől mentes mezőgazdasággal, az egészséges élelmiszerekhez és az ivóvízhez való hozzáférés biztosításával, a munkavédelem és az egészségügyi ellátás megszervezésével, a sportolás és a rendszeres testedzés támogatásával, valamint a környezet védelmének biztosításával segíti elő.

      XXI. cikk (SZABADSÁG ÉS FELELŐSSÉG)
      (1) Magyarország elismeri és érvényesíti mindenki jogát az egészséges környezethez.
      (2) Aki a környezetben kárt okoz, köteles azt – törvényben meghatározottak szerint – helyreállítani vagy a helyreállítás költségét viselni.
      (3) Elhelyezés céljából tilos Magyarország területére szennyező hulladékot behozni.

    • The Fundamental Law of Hungary
      Country:
      Hungary

      Article P (Foundation) (1) Natural resources, in particular arable land, forests and the reserves of water; biodiversity, in particular native plant and animal species; and cultural artefacts, shall form the common
      heritage of the nation, it shall be the obligation of the State and everyone to protect and maintain them, and to preserve them for future generations.
      (2) The limits and conditions for acquisition of ownership and for use of arable land and
      forests that are necessary for achieving the objectives referred to in paragraph (1), as well as the rules concerning the organisation of integrated agricultural production and concerning family farms and other agricultural holdings, shall be laid down in a cardinal Act.

      Article XX (Freedom and Responsibility) (1) Everyone shall have the right to physical and mental health.
      (2) Hungary shall promote the effective application of the right referred to in paragraph (1) through agriculture free of genetically modified organisms, by ensuring access to healthy food and drinking water, by organising safety at work and healthcare provision and by supporting sports and regular physical exercise as well as by ensuring the protection of the environment.

      Article XXI (Freedom and Responsibility) (1) Hungary shall recognise and endorse the right of everyone to a healthy environment.
      (2) Anyone who causes damage to the environment shall be obliged to restore it or to bear the costs of restoration, as provided for by an Act.
      (3) The transport of pollutant waste into the territory of Hungary for the purpose of disposal shall be prohibited.

    • Constitution of the Hellenic Republic
      Country:
      Greece

      Article 24 (1) 1. The protection of the natural and cultural environment constitutes a duty of the State and a right of every person. The State is bound to adopt special preventive or repressive measures for the preservation of the environment in the context of the principle of sustainable development. Matters pertaining to the protection of forests and forest expanses in general shall be regulated by law. The compilation of a forest registry constitutes an obligation of the State. Alteration of the use of forests and forest expanses is prohibited, except where agricultural development or other uses imposed for the public interest prevail for the benefit of the national economy. [...]

    • Το Σύνταγμα της Ελλάδας
      Country:
      Greece

      Άρθρo 24 (1). Η προστασία του φυσικού και πολιτιστικού περιβάλλοντος αποτελεί υποχρέωση του Κράτους και δικαίωμα του καθενός. Για τη διαφύλαξή του το Κράτος έχει υποχρέωση να παίρνει ιδιαίτερα προληπτικά ή κατασταλτικά μέτρα στο πλαίσιο της αρχής της αειφορίας. Νόμος ορίζει τα σχετικά με την προστασία των δασών και των δασικών εκτάσεων. Η σύνταξη δασολογίου συνιστά υποχρέωση του Κράτους. Απαγορεύεται η μεταβολή του προορισμού των δασών και των δασικών εκτάσεων, εκτός αν προέχει για την Εθνική Οικονομία η αγροτική εκμετάλλευση ή άλλη τους χρήση, που την επιβάλλει το δημόσιο συμφέρον. [...]

    • Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany
      Country:
      Germany

      Article 20a Mindful also of its responsibility toward future generations, the state shall protect the natural foundations of life and animals by legislation and, in accordance with law and justice, by executive and judicial action, all within the framework of the constitutional order.

    • Grundgesetz für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland
      Country:
      Germany

      Artikel 20a Der Staat schützt auch in Verantwortung für die künftigen Generationen die natürlichen Lebensgrundlagen und die Tiere im Rahmen der verfassungsmäßigen Ordnung durch die Gesetzgebung und nach Maßgabe von Gesetz und Recht durch die vollziehende Gewalt und die Rechtsprechung.

    • Charte de l'environment
      Country:
      France

      Article 1 Chacun a le droit de vivre dans un environnement équilibré et respectueux de la santé. Article 6 Les politiques publiques doivent promouvoir un développement durable. A cet effet, elles concilient la protection et la mise en valeur de l'environnement, le développement économique et le progrès social.

    • Charter for the environment
      Country:
      France

      Article 1 Each person has the right to live in a balanced environment which shows due respect for health. Article 6 Public policies shall promote sustainable development. To this end they shall
      reconcile the protection and enhancement of the environment with economic
      development and social progress.

    • Constitution of Finland
      Country:
      Finland

      Article 20 Responsibility for the environment Nature and its biodiversity, the environment and the national heritage are the responsibility of everyone. The public authorities shall endeavour to guarantee for everyone the right to a healthy environment and for everyone the possibility to influence the decisions that concern their own living environment.

    • Suomen perustuslaki
      Country:
      Finland

      20 § Vastuu ympäristöstä Vastuu luonnosta ja sen monimuotoisuudesta, ympäristöstä ja kulttuuriperinnöstä kuuluu kaikille. Julkisen vallan on pyrittävä turvaamaan jokaiselle oikeus terveelliseen ympäristöön sekä mahdollisuus vaikuttaa elinympäristöään koskevaan päätöksentekoon.

    • Constitution of the Republic of Estonia
      Country:
      Estonia

      Article 53. Everyone has a duty to preserve the human and natural environment and to compensate for harm that he or she has caused to the environment. The procedure for compensation is provided by law.

    • Eesti Vabariigi Põhiseadus
      Country:
      Estonia

      § 53. Igaüks on kohustatud säästma elu- ja looduskeskkonda ning hüvitama kahju, mis ta on keskkonnale tekitanud. Hüvitamise korra sätestab seadus.

    • Constitution of the Republic of Croatia
      Country:
      Croatia

      Article 70
      Everyone shall have the right to a healthy life.
      The state shall ensure conditions for a healthy environment.
      Everyone shall, within the scope of their powers and activities, accord particular attention to the protection of human health, nature and the human environment.

    • Ustav Republike Hrvatske
      Country:
      Croatia

      Članak 70.
      Svatko ima pravo na zdrav život.
      Država osigurava uvjete za zdrav okoliš.
      Svatko je dužan, u sklopu svojih ovlasti i djelatnosti, osobitu skrb posvećivati zaštiti zdravlja ljudi, prirode i ljudskog okoliša.

    • Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria
      Country:
      Bulgaria

      Art. 15 The Republic of Bulgaria shall ensure the protection and reproduction of the environment, the conservation of living Nature in all its variety, and the sensible utilization of the country’s natural and other resources.Art. 55Everyone shall have the right to a healthy and favourable environment corresponding to established standards and norms. They shall protect the environment.