An Environmental Right for Future Generations

An Environmental Right for Future Generations

Model State Constitutional Provisions & Model Statute

Science and Environmental Health Network The International Human Rights Clinic at Harvard Law School

An Environmental Right for Future Generations

Model State Constitutional Provisions & Model Statute

Science and Environmental Health Network The International Human Rights Clinic at Harvard Law School

November 2008 http://www.sehn.org http://www.law.harvard.edu/programs/hrp

The Science & Environmental Health Network (“SEHN”) engages communities and governments in the effective application of science to restore and protect public and ecosystem health. SEHN is a leading proponent of the precautionary principle as a basis for public policy. Our goal is policy reform that promotes just and sustainable communities, for this and future generations.

The International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC) at Harvard Law School is a center for critical thought and active engagement in human rights. The IHRC provides students the opportunity to engage directly with the vital issues, institutions and processes of the human rights movement. Each year, the IHRC partners with dozens of local and international non-governmental organizations to work on human rights projects ranging from litigation, on-site investigations, legal and policy analysis, report drafting for international oversight bodies, and the development of advocacy strategies.

Credits and Acknowledgements The International Human Rights Clinic (“the Clinic”) at Harvard Law School’s Human Rights Program prepared this document at the request of the Science and Environmental Health Network (“SEHN”). The Introduction was written by Rebecca Agule, J.D./M.P.P. 2010. The Model State Constitutional Provisions and Commentary were researched and written by Jason Steffen, J.D. 2007, a student in the Clinic. The Model Statute and Commentary were researched and written by Bart Lounsbury, J.D. 2007, a student in the...