De-extinction and International Environmental Law: An Assessment of Obligation, Participation, and General Perception

Abstract

De-extinction is a concept which emerged as early as 2012. With the threat that biodiversity faces, de-extinction at a glance seems to offer an alternative solution, complementing existing efforts to halt further decline in biodiversity while supporting promotion and protection of both the environment and biodiversity. As far as international environmental law concerns, there have been no recorded attempts to 'restore' biodiversity as much as limiting and regulating human activities so as not to negatively impact biodiversity even further. Despite all the effort, the decline is still consistent and ever present. This thesis seeks to assess existing elements of international law and international environmental law to support incorporation of de-extinction to international framework through normative formulation as practical as possible.