PROTECTION OF NATURAL RECOURCES AT THE INTERNATINAL LEVEL
Keywords:
natural resources, international law, ecology, sustainable development, climate change, international organizations, environmental protection.Abstract
This article examines the main areas of international legal protection of natural resources. It analyzes the role of international organizations and agreements in ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources, preventing environmental crises, and preserving biodiversity. Particular attention is paid to global environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, and natural resource depletion. It also examines the participation of states, including the Republic of Uzbekistan, in international cooperation in this area. It concludes that international mechanisms for environmental protection need to be strengthened.
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