ARBITRATION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE

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Fabiana Marion Spengler
Carolina Kolling Konzen

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This research analyzes the (in)applicability of arbitration when faced with conflicts arising from individual and collective environmental damage. Thus, using the deductive method and bibliographical, legislative, and doctrinal research techniques, we sought to answer the following question: is it possible to use arbitration to resolve individual and collective damages resulting from environmental harm? This research is justified by the importance of environmental protection, as preserving the environment is a collective right and duty for current and future generations. Likewise, arbitration is a complementary process to state jurisdiction that is constantly being developed and improved in the Brazilian legal system, especially in environment matters. In conclusion, the use of arbitration in Environmental Law is limited to available patrimonial conflicts, making it inapplicable when the dispute involves the environment as a diffuse and unavailable right.

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Fabiana Marion Spengler, Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC)

Post-doctorate in Law from the Università degli Studi di Roma Tre, Rome, Italy. PhD in Law from Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS), São Leopoldo/RS, Brazil. Master in Regional Development from the Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC), Santa Cruz do Sul/RS, Brazil. Graduated in Law from UNISC. Lecturer in undergraduate and postgraduate courses at UNISC. Leader of the Research Group Public Policies in the Treatment of Conflicts, certified by CNPq.

Carolina Kolling Konzen, Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC)

Master student in Law at Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC), Santa Cruz do Sul/RS, Brazil. Postgraduate student in Labor Law and Procedure at the Law School of the Fundação Escola Superior do Ministério Público (FMP), Porto Alegre/RS, Brazil. Graduated in Law from UNISC. Member of the research group Public Policies in the Treatment of Conflicts, linked to CNPq.