녹색성장기본법에 대한 환경법적 검토

Abstract

Green Growth Act(bill) which the central government submitted to the National Assembly is the partial progress and partial recession from the point of view of environmental law. By the strategy of green growth, korean government has been pursuing the new developing policy which is harmonizing the economical growth with environmental protection. In the point of view that we can transform the climate crisis into a catalyst for launching the green economy of the 21st century, the strategy of green growth in Korea may be very desirable thing. The problem, however, is that whether the strategy of green growth can contribute to the established and traditional environmental law and principles or not. I think that most of clauses of Green Growth Act are in harmony with environmental law and principles but some of it are not in harmony. And then, I think that Green Growth Act marks with a side dot in ‘development and economical growth’ rather than environment and ecology. On the other hand, ‘Sustainable Development’ marks with a side dot in ‘environment and ecology’ rather than development and economical growth historically. And Sustainable Development includes not only Economy - Environment but also ‘Social Equity’(3E). It is also the universally acceptable concept and principle in the world. Therefore, Sustainable Development must get the upper hand of green growth. In short, in spite of the environment-friendly aspects of Green Growth Act, some provisions of it must be still amended or deleted and Sustainable Development Principle should get a higher and superior position than green growth strategy.