Laura Westra | Ecological Integrity and the Right to a Healthy Environment for Present and Future Generations

Quick Overview
Dr. Westra first became aware of the tremendous potential that the concept of “integrity” had before she got involved in the Earth Charter movement. In her opinion, ecological integrity equals no interference with nature, no interference even within a single natural organism. If we corrupt the environment, we are bound to corrupt our own physical health. This explains her strong criticism against the genetically modified organisms and their developers. Dr. Westra also expresses her frustration over the “mafia-like” non-state actors that infringe the right for a healthy environment for present and future generations. She believes that international environmental law is the solution, whereas environmental ethics has lost its direction.