Abstract
This research analyzed transnational environmental obligations and their application in Ecuador’s electrical crisis, focusing on the “flying rivers” phenomenon and its impact in the South American region. The background revealed how these atmospheric humidity flows, originating in the Amazon, are crucial for regional precipitation patterns and hydroelectric generation. The objective was to examine the international legal framework applicable to the management of transboundary environmental resources and its relevance to the current Ecuadorian energy crisis. Methodologically, a legal analysis of the jurisprudence of the International Court of Justice and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights was conducted, evaluating its applicability to the alteration of atmospheric moisture transport systems. The results demonstrate the existence of an evolving legal framework that recognizes transnational responsibility for environmental damage, based on three pillars: responsibility for transboundary harm, prevention and precautionary obligations, and duty of international cooperation. It was concluded that activities such as deforestation and the construction of hydroelectric megaprojects in Brazil have significant transnational legal implications, requiring an expansion of traditional concepts of environmental impact assessment and international cooperation.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Economic, Social, and Cultural Context
KEYWORDS
CLIMATE LAW, INTERNATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, AMAZONIA, FLYING RIVERS, INTERNATIONAL COURTS
