The field of human rights and the environment has grown phenomenally during the last few years, and Human Rights and the Environment will be one of the first textbooks to encourage students to think critically about how many environmental issues lead to a violation of existing rights.

Taking a socio-legal approach, this book provides a good understanding of both human rights and environmental issues, as well as the limitations of each regime. It explores the ways in which human rights law and institutions can be used to obtain relief for the victims of environmental degradation or adverse effects of environmental policies. In addition, it places an emphasis on climate change and climate policies to highlight the pros and cons of using a human rights framework and underscores its importance in the context of climate change. The book identifies emerging issues and areas for further research, with each chapter rich in pedagogical features, including web links for further research and discussion questions for beyond the classroom.

Combining their specialisms in law and politics, Atapattu and Schapper have developed a truly interdisciplinary resource that will be essential for students of human rights, environmental studies, international law, international relations, politics, and philosophy.