Humankind has rarely acted in its own best interests, failing to see the long-term consequences of actions taken in the name of convenience and efficiency, and the loser has been the environment. Environmental rights are essential human rights, and all persons should take responsibility for protecting the world around us. Human security and sustainable development are two of the major tasks of the UN, and all nations should comply with its norms. This means implementing One World under One Set of Laws and giving international law precedence over domestic law, with direct bearing on the rights and duties of the people. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace. §1.4 §6.4 §7.3 §8.3
