The conceptualization of environmental education as a human right and its connection to Honduran regulatory reality

Abstract

In light of existing regulatory progress, the declaration of environmental education as a human right becomes unavoidable for the development of the notion of a welfare and social rule-of-law state, capable of ensuring the full enjoyment of freedom, justice, and personal advancement for its citizens. Although such a declaration is not explicitly found within the text of the Honduran Constitution, it can be affirmed that recognition of this provision is achieved through a harmonious interpretation of the text, particularly in light of Article 63, which states: “The declarations, rights, and guarantees enumerated in this Constitution shall not be understood as the denial of other declarations, rights, and guarantees not specified […]”.

Thus, the conceptualization of the right to environmental education is supported by what is expressed in Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution, where every treaty approved by the National Congress becomes part of the country’s domestic law once it enters into force, thereby embracing principles that promote the strengthening of peace and democracy.