Modeling the concept of “environment”

Abstract

In the science of law legal definitions are considered as the semantic core, thanks to which a legal norm functions, and represent a reliable legal basis for further social transformations. In order to identify the characteristic features, properties, content of the concept of environment and its components, to establish their relationship, features of legal effect, the common, scientific and legal meanings of the definitions were compared. The methodological basis of the study was general scientific (analysis, synthesis, generalization) and special legal methods (formal logical, legal modeling method). Modeling the conceptual framework of the ecological legislation in Russia is not only of scientific but also of practical interest. It enables to identify the characteristic features, properties of the concept of environment, the relationship among its elements as a potential subject of further research contributing to in-depth study, identification of gaps and improvement of legislation. The legal model of environment contains a schematic and descriptive part, demonstrating the concept, system and its content, thanks to which environmental legal norms function that reflect the essence of legal regulation and state policy of Russia in the field of environmental protection and the use of natural resources, clearly shows its shortcomings and determines the directions to improve legislation.

Keywords

• environmental protection
• model of environment
• modeling
• legal model
• environment
• natural environment
• legislation
• ecological law