The Role of International Organizations in the Development of International Environmental Law

In recent decades, international communities and institutions have paid considerable attention to protecting the environment and preventing environmental issues and problems. Today, international governmental organizations – regional, international and even nongovernmental organizations – play an important role in preserving the environment and committing their members to the international environmental regulations. On the other hand, through the codifying and regulating various laws and principles, these organizations are contributing greatly to the development, dynamics and efficiency of international environmental law. In this regard, the United Nations and its main organs such as the International Court of Justice and the General Assembly, as well as the specialized agencies, associated with the United Nations and its subsidiary organs have great potential for formulating and developing international law of environment. These communities have taken big steps so far; such as conferences in Stockholm and Rio de Janeiro as well as various conventions and recommendations on environmental issues. The last but not the least, is the great role of international regional and also nongovernmental organizations in the development of international environmental law.