Brazil: All persons are entitled to an ecologically balanced environment.

China: The state is to protect and improve the living environment and the ecological environment, and prevent and combat pollution and other hazards.

Guyana: In the interests of the present and future generations, the state is to take all appropriate measures to conserve and improve the environment.

Nepal: The state shall give priority to the protection of the environment...

Nicaragua: Nicaraguans have the right to live in a healthy environment; the preservation, conservation and restoration of the environment and natural resources are a duty of the state.

The Philippines: The state shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthy ecology in accordance with the rhythm and harmony of nature.

South Africa: The Bill of Rights of the African National Congress says everyone "shall have the right to a healthy and ecologically balanced environment and the duty to defend it".

South Korea: All citizens shall have the right to a healthy and pleasant environment. The state and all citizens shall endeavour to protect the environment.