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34 - Intergenerational Equity, Justice, and Modern Treaties between First Nations Communities and Canada

from Part V - Regional Trends in Intergenerational Justice

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 October 2021

Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger
Affiliation:
University of Cambridge
Marcel Szabó
Affiliation:
Pazmany Peter Catholic University, Hungary
Alexandra R. Harrington
Affiliation:
Albany Law School
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Summary

As the debates in this volume demonstrate, although intergenerational equity may appear simple at its core, whereby current generations respect the interests of generations to come, there are complexities and nuances in the implementation of the principle across economic, social and cultural, and environmental law and policy. Considerations of intergenerational justice apply to all actors and jurisdictions, and while it is essential that the present and future needs of the most underrepresented, marginalised, and vulnerable communities be taken into account, the most effective ways and means are often difficult to discern. In this context, legal experiences of States and indigenous nations may offer important lessons in ways that key actors assert agency and influence relevant policies and practices affecting current and future generations.

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Intergenerational Justice in Sustainable Development Treaty Implementation
Advancing Future Generations Rights through National Institutions
, pp. 656 - 670
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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