The role of general environmental principles in the legalprotection of natural resources from degradation

Abstract

The Algerian legislator recognized the importance of preserving environmental resources andtheir significant role, especially from economic and health perspectives. Due to their particularnature, it was necessary to establish flexible mechanisms applicable to all situations,represented by the general environmental principles enshrined in Law No. 03-10 onEnvironmental Protection in its Article 3. These principles differ from other general principlesin terms of legal force and value, and they themselves vary in this regard. Both theadministration and the judiciary refer to them to derive the appropriate ruling in casesconcerning this field.