Environmental Rule of Law: Tracking Progress and Charting Future Directions

Abstract

This report is to support countries to promote and strengthen environmental rule of law. It responds to the need identified in the First Global Report on Environmental Rule of Law (hereafter referred to as the First Global Report) to undertake a regular global assessment of environmental rule of law, and extends beyond the first report to provide a comprehensive data-informed assessment of global trends, gaps and opportunities related to environmental rule of law. This report establishes benchmarks and identifies opportunities for future action and collaboration, while examining the role of environmental laws and institutions in connection with current global events and challenges.