O efeito erga omnes na coisa julgada ambiental : uma análise do alcance das ações coletivas que propiciam a tutela do direito fundamental ao meio ambiente

Abstract

Based from the ecosystem interpretation of the Federal Constitution, using structural principles, the environment is presented as a right which goes beyond the figure of the individual, demanding tools capable of implementing their judicial protection. Nowadays, is fair to affirm that because of the alertness in which humanity lives, the attention geared towards the environment has doubled , Taking into consideration the environment crisis which has grown remarkably in the last decades, provoking a global movement to create laws, agreements and international protocols, favoring environment defense. Throughout the historical study of the judged issues, it is possible to understand its objectives, as well as to identify the important characteristics of the institute that interferes directly in the consequences of the judicial sentences, such as formality, materiality and stability. Considering the evolution of the law, the advancement of the civil process is observed because of the possibility of the application of a collective civil code, tailored to deal with questions regarding the actions aimed to guarantee the interests of the third generation of basic rights. The popular action and the public civil action deserve to be set apart on this scenario, proving to be entitled to the recognition of the law operators. Therefore, the effect of the judged issues in the decisions of processes related to the environment judicial custody imposes itself, magnifying the security of the society best interests.