Practice question
A proposal promises benefits now but expressly refuses to consider future generations' environmental needs. Which Principle3 objection follows?
- The proposal omits the equitable concern for present and future developmental and environmental needs.
- All current benefits are necessarily unlawful.
- Future generations alone must receive every benefit.
- Economic benefits automatically settle the issue.
- Only the project's name matters.
Legal references
- Rio Declaration (1992), Principles1,3–5 and15: https://www.cbd.int/doc/ref/rio-declaration.shtml
- ICJ, Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change, Advisory Opinion, July23 2025, main opinion, paragraphs147–158 and precaution discussion: https://icj-web.leman.un-icc.cloud/sites/default/files/case-related/187/187-20250723-adv-01-00-en.pdf
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