Declaration of the Conference on the Human Environment 1972 Jerry

the first document in international environmental law to recognize the right to a healthy environment. the nations agreed to accept responsibility for any environmental effects caused by their actions.

Seven proclamations cover the global nature of environmental problems and state that they will require extensive cooperation among nations to resolve. Twenty-six principles to guide the nations through their responsibilities. Three categories including an environmental assessment called Earthwatch, environmental management, and 109 supporting measures.