El derecho a la información aplicado a la (in) justicia ambiental

Abstract

This thesis deals with the right to information; The standards and regulations, both internationally and nationally, on access to information, with a look at environmental issues. It is recognized that the lack of information impedes the enforceability of both environmental rights and the right to participation, a condition inherent in democracy. The objective of this thesis is to identify the international and national instruments that guarantee access to environmental information, analyze the compatibility of the same and evaluate its applicability in Ecuador. It is concluded that in addition to the lack of knowledge of national or international standards, which does not exempt responsibility, in the exercise of the right to information, there is censorship by public bodies and lack of training by society