Preferencias académicas de los estudiantes de la Carrera de Derecho y su vinculación con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) a través del estudio de sentencias

Abstract

Abstract: This thesis analyzes the decision of the Constitutional Court of Ecuador in case No. 1149-19-JP/20, which protects the Los Cedros Forest and its ecosystem. This study shows how law students' academic preferences align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 15 Life on Earth. The analysis of this constitutional ruling reveals the importance of integrating environmental protection into legal education and how judicial decisions affect sustainable development. The Los Cedros Forest ruling emphasizes the fundamental role of environmental law in protecting biodiversity and mitigating the negative impacts of human activities such as mining. This work also shows how the study of relevant cases can promote greater student engagement with the principles of sustainability and environmental justice. This analysis highlights the need to train lawyers who not only understand the law, but are also committed to protecting the environment and meeting sustainable development goals.