Issue: № 8/1, 2021
Doi: https://doi.org/10.37634/efp.2021.8(1).9
The paper proves that one of the means of ensuring the right of citizens to health care from the adverse effects of the environment is the right to information about the factors that affect health. It is noted that reliable information about the state of the environment is the basis for the formation of an effective environmental policy of the state. In this regard, it is argued that a society with a high level of informatization is able to successfully solve both economic and environmental problems. In connection with the above, the importance of issues related to the exercise of the right to information about the state of the environment is highlighted. The state of consolidation of the right to information on the state of the environment and the natural environment in national regulations is analyzed. The content of ecological information contained in acts of international character is outlined. The problem of the ratio of ecological information and information about the state of the environment is determined. Environmental information includes information on the state of the environment, however, given the legislative definition of the environment, which covers a wide range of elements related to the conditions of human existence, it is proved that the concept of “environment” is broader in meaning than “environment”. In summary, the proposed definition of “environmental information” is information about the environment, about activities that adversely affect (or may affect) the environment and the human body, as well as information on measures to protect the environment and ensure compliance with environmental rights. The agreements concluded between the tour operator and the travel agent and between the tourist and the travel company when providing travel services define the obligation to provide information and the right to receive information about the state of the environment.
Keywords : right to information, ecological information, environment, environment, tourist services
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