THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

A healthy environment is a prerequisite for the enjoyment of human rights. This is due to the fact that the life and dignity of individuals can only be safeguarded if people are able to live in an environment that is characterised by certain fundamental features. Environmental degradation, including air, water and soil pollution, can affect the enjoyment of specific human rights such as the right to life, the right to food and the right to health.
This study aims to shed light on the constitutional protection of environmental rights in Algeria by addressing the definition of the constitutional right to a healthy environment, its legal nature, and its implicit and explicit constitutional recognition