Oposa vs. Factoran (G.R. No. 101083, July 30, 1993) — The Right to a Balanced and Healthful Ecology
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Oposa v. Factoran is a landmark environmental case where minors, through their parents, sued to cancel timber licenses, invoking their constitutional right to a balanced and healthful ecology.
Significance:Recognized the doctrine of intergenerational responsibility.
Expanded the scope of constitutional rights to environmental protection.
️ Discussion Prompt:
Do you believe the principle of intergenerational responsibility is effectively enforced today, or is it more symbolic than practical?
