ENVIRONMENTAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION

AUTHOR – YAMUNA K, SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW, TAMILNADU DR.AMBEKAR LAW UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – YAMUNA K, ENVIRONMENTAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (4) OF 2024, PG. 10-16, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

               Environmental Dispute Resolution (EDR) refers to processes and mechanisms used to address and resolve conflicts over environmental issues. These disputes often involve multiple stakeholders, including governments, corporations, communities, and environmental groups, with competing interests over natural resource management, conservation, and industrial activities. EDR emphasizes collaborative approaches like mediation, negotiation, and arbitration, aiming for sustainable solutions that balance economic, environmental, and social considerations. It provides an alternative to litigation, offering more flexible, inclusive, and efficient outcomes, while fostering stakeholder dialogue and promoting long-term environmental stewardship.

Key words: Environmental dispute, arbitration, mediation, negotiation