Principles of environmental law in the function of prevention of environmental risks

Abstract

In recent decades, special attention has been devoted to the protection and improvement of the environment, and efforts are being made to adopt and implement appropriate laws, regulations, measures, etc. Due to the fact that the right to a healthy environment is one of the basic human rights, the subject of research in the paper is an analysis of the concept, principles and instruments of environmental protection, with the aim of pointing out the basic principles and postulates, as well as bringing the level of competitiveness into relation countries with regulations in this area. The research showed that the principles in the field of environmental protection and their systematization represent the basis and that further improvement is necessary. It is necessary to become aware of the responsibility of individuals and society as a whole and work to overcome the interests of individuals.