LAW AT THE GREEN–DIGITAL FRONTIER: Reimagining Ecological Justice, Sustainability, Economics and Technology in Emerging Environmental Governance
Akankshya NayakOct 6, 202610.5281/zenodo.23187777pp. 297–31721 pages
Environmental governance is changing fast. Problems in the natural world keep growing. At the same time, money needs and new technology are moving ahead. Law is now pulled into this mix more than before. This work looks at a new area where environmental rules meet digital tools. In this space, environmental law is not only about traditional regulation but it also touches sustainability goals, fairness for affected communities, trade-offs tied to the economy, and fresh technology methods. The paper reviews how economic ideas help with sustainable development. It looks at the polluter pays principle, methods for valuing the environment, carbon markets, green finance, and ways to push environmental costs back onto those who cause harm. It then turns to new tools that are starting to matter. This includes artificial intelligence, remote sensing, satellite-based monitoring, blockchain, and systems that use environmental data to guide decisions. These tools may help with compliance checks, better tracking, clearer reporting, and more solid climate choices. It mentions the risk of bias in algorithms. It discusses who controls environmental data and how rules can be enforced fairly. It notes that new technology may not reach everyone in the same way. The paper puts ecological justice first. It also highlights fairness between generations. It stresses environmental rights and the concerns of people who are often left out. Purely legal changes may not be enough. Economic tools alone will fall short. Even technology by itself will not solve the whole issue. Instead, the paper calls for one joined approach. In that view, law, the economy, ecology, and technology must connect and work at the same time. It then looks at new legal areas that could support fresh ideas. The goal is to encourage change without harming nature. It also aims to protect fair distribution and long-term sustainability. In the end, the paper imagines a legal system that can respond as things shift. It would guide both the green transition and the digital transition. At the same time, it keeps human rights, environmental protection, and accountability as key parts.