Prevention of environmental damages according to International Law Commission's Draft Articles on prevention of trans boundary harm from hazardous activities (2001)

Despite the fact that there might be a lack of prohibition in International Law, States activities within their sovereign rights are not limitless. The current approach dictates that not only States are responsible for their wrongful acts, they may also be liable for causing a risk of trans boundary damages. i.e. Preventing and minimizing the damage resulted from the activity. As they prevent damages to the environment and expenses of compensation, from both economic and environmental perspectives, scientific studies suggest that States should consider preventive measures to protect the environment as "The Golden Rule". It is an essential fact that the main purpose of all International environmental instruments is to safeguard the environment from destruction and pollution. Given the significance of the environmental issues in modern times and in order to fulfill its obligation to codify and develop International Law, Ever Since the 1970s, the ILC began its efforts for preparations of a comprehensive Draft Articles on prevention of trans boundary damages to the environment.