Some considerations on environmental law evolution

This paper presents a general view on the environment concept within the general legislative framework along with its evolution, trends and possible future developments. A complete characterization is crucial for connecting the environment concept to a legislative framework. Several definitions of the environment concept are presented, all trying to include the most specific features of its components. Since the environment requires protection it must be connected to legislative framework. A series of phases in Romania's environmental law history are briefly highlighted and the consequences and effects produced after the transition to market economy, in 1990 are then presented.