Comparative Analysis of The Legal Standards Related to Access to Environmental Information between the Escazu Agreement and The Chilean Legal Order (2024)

The book titled Comparative Analysis of Legal Standards Related to Access to Environmental Information Between the Escazú Agreement and the Chilean Legal Order offers an in-depth study on how Chile’s legal framework on access to environmental information compares to the standards set by the Escazú Agreement. This international treaty, focused on access to information, public participation, and justice in environmental matters, aims to promote more equitable and sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Throughout its chapters, author Alejandra Silva Meneses delves into the principles of transparency, accountability, and maximum disclosure, exploring to what extent Chile’s legal system meets these principles. The analysis not only highlights Chile’s strengths in this area but also identifies gaps and areas for improvement in implementing international standards. This work serves as an invaluable resource for scholars, legal professionals, and environmental activists interested in the intersection of human rights and environmental protection.