Abstract
Oil spills trigger the application of several interrelated national, regional, and
international laws and regulations that provide windows of redress for victims. This
paper provides a summary of the legal and sustainable development principles at
play where oil spills occur. It provides a simplified synopsis of the relevant
principles of international environmental law through which victims of oil spillage
can seek compensation. It also highlights the absence of a comprehensive
convention on safety standards for oil platforms in international laws applicable to
oil spillage.
international laws and regulations that provide windows of redress for victims. This
paper provides a summary of the legal and sustainable development principles at
play where oil spills occur. It provides a simplified synopsis of the relevant
principles of international environmental law through which victims of oil spillage
can seek compensation. It also highlights the absence of a comprehensive
convention on safety standards for oil platforms in international laws applicable to
oil spillage.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-15 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Consilience: The Journal of Sustainable Development |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 28 Jul 2025 |
| Externally published | Yes |