THE ‘HARMONY WITH NATURE’ PARADIGM IN BRAZIL

Authors

  • Alessandro Pelizzon Southern Cross University
  • Mariana Ribeiro Santiago Universidade de Marília - Unimar, São Paulo

Abstract

This article analyzes a biocentric shift that is currently emerging within the Brazilian legal system, by inscribing it within the currently emerging global discourse on rights of Nature and ecological jurisprudence. The study is justified by the magnitude of the recent environmental disasters, occurring both in Brazil and in the world, which suggest the need for greater legal role awarded to Nature in order to engender greater environmental protection. The objective of this article is to clarify the biocentric paradigm of protection of the environment and verify the feasibility of its application within Brazilian law. In conclusion, it is noted that, although the biocentric view of rights of Nature gives greater prominence and effective protection to the environment, radical changes within the Brazilian legal system are necessary.

Author Biographies

  • Alessandro Pelizzon, Southern Cross University

    PhD (University of Wollongong, Australia. LLB/LLM (University of Turin, Italy). Senior Lecturer, School of Law and Justice, Southern Cross University (Australia).

  • Mariana Ribeiro Santiago, Universidade de Marília - Unimar, São Paulo

    Postdoctoral Researcher in Law (Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Germany). Doctor in Law (Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Brazil). Professor of the Doctorate Program in Law at the University of Marília, São Paulo, Brazil. Editor-in-Chief of Argumentum Journal of Law, São Paulo (Brazil).

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Published

2020-05-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2020): JAN.-ABR./2020

Section

Harmony with Nature

License

Declaro, para os devidos fins de direitos e obrigações, sob as penas previstas na legislação vigente, que como autor(a)/detentor(a) dos direitos autorais do artigo submetido, cedo-os à Revista Argumentum, nos termos da Lei Federal nº 9.610 de 19 de fevereiro de 1998 (Lei dos Direitos Autorais).