The Judiciary as an Agent of Transformation Implementing the 2030 Agenda for a Sustainable Future
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Objective: This study investigates the strategic role of Judiciary in promoting environmental justice and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, emphasizing its contribution to mediating environmental impacts and encouraging sustainable practices. Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework includes approaches to environmental justice, judicial governance, and the intersection between law and sustainability. Studies on the SDGs and the role of the National Justice Council (CNJ) in developing the SireneJud platform are highlighted. Method: The research adopts a qualitative approach based on bibliographic and documentary analysis. The SireneJud platform was explored as a case study to understand how the Judiciary addresses socio-environmental conflicts. Results and Discussion: The findings indicate that Judiciary plays a central role in mediating environmental impacts and regulating the exploitation of natural resources. The use of the SireneJud platform contributes to efficiently resolving socio-environmental conflicts, turning legal disputes into opportunities to promote sustainable development. However, challenges related to judicial training and the need for institutional reforms remain. Research Implications: The findings emphasize the relevance of the Judiciary in achieving the SDGs, proposing ways to strengthen its role in the sustainability field. Originality/Value: This study contributes to literature by highlighting the innovative role of the Judiciary as an agent of environmental transformation and proposing practices to enhance its effectiveness in fulfilling the SDGs.
Authors: Ana Cristina Carvalho Fonseca, Alcido Elenor Wander
Language: English
Topic: Environmental law and policy
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408167068