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Jurisprudence on sustainable development in Ecuador: an analysis of judicial rulings and environmental challenges

Journal
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
ISSN
1755-1307
1755-1315
Date Issued
2024
Author(s)
Saltos-Hidalgo, Tatiana
Facultad de Jurisprudencia y Ciencias Políticas
Albuja Urvina, María Gabriela
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas
Alex Fabián Mejía-Sandoval
Anthony Gaon-Cajamarca
Type
journal-article
DOI
10.1088/1755-1315/1434/1/012002
URL
https://cris.indoamerica.edu.ec/handle/123456789/9527
Abstract
Sustainable development in Ecuador faces a significant challenge due to the lack of jurisprudence that integrates sustainability principles into judicial decisions, compounded by the prevalence of environmental conflicts and the absence of specific studies. This study aimed to analyze how Ecuadorian courts applied these principles in their rulings on protective actions resolved in the Northern Judicial Complex of Quito, to identify decision-making patterns and potential cognitive biases in the adjudication process. The analysis adopts both a quantitative and qualitative approach to 1,020 cases resolved in 2023. The systematic review considers the legal and environmental context, as well as a detailed examination of judicial rulings to assess the application of sustainable development principles. Cases were classified based on the dimensions of sustainable development to which the violated rights were linked. The results indicated that a total of 156 accepted cases directly declared the violation of economic, social, cultural, and environmental rights, with 1 case indirectly involving environmental protection. This represents 15.29% of the total reviewed cases and 56.32% of the accepted cases. Of the total, 98.72% were linked to the economic and social dimension, while only 1.28% corresponded to the environmental dimension of sustainable development. Ecuadorian courts demonstrate a low level of integration of sustainability dimensions in their rulings, hindering the progress of sustainable development in the country. The ambiguity in defining these principles increases judicial discretion and the likelihood of biases in decisions. Therefore, a more systematic approach and ongoing training are needed to help judges avoid biases in their rulings
Subjects
  • biases

  • judgement

  • judicial rulings

  • legal system

  • sustainability

  • sustainable developme...

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