Environmental rights (section 24)

24. Environment

Everyone has the right ­
a. to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being; and
b. to have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative and other measures that ­
i. prevent pollution and ecological degradation;
ii. promote conservation; and
iii. secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social development.

- The South African Bill of Rights (Chapter 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa)