A judicialização dos conflitos ambientais: análise do fenômeno da judicialização dos conflitos ambientais em decorrência da democratização do país

Abstract

Since the Brazilian Federal Constitution of 1988, the judicialization of conflicts has intensified, due to the wide range of rights protected. The Legislative and Executive branches have not met in a satisfactory manner, the defense and preservation of the environment, determined by the Constitution. As a result, the people began to seek assurance of their right to a dignified life through the judiciary. The active work of the Judiciary, in environmental matters, began to receive criticism for allegedly violating the tripartite division of powers, since judges are not elected by popular vote. It aims to demonstrate, through the hermeneutic method, that the judicialization of environmental conflicts is nothing more than the expansion of democratic debate through legal actions. In Environmental Law, the judicialization demonstrates its relevance, especially because of the judiciary's active role in the preservation of the environment and, consequently, of the life on planet.