Trends in the Argentine courts indicate a judicial preference towards flexibility in light of possibly serious environmental consequences, particularly in relation to mining. Through a liberal interpretation of constitutional provisions where collective environmental rights are threatened, the courts have expanded access to justice, leading some to view the Argentine judiciary as “interventionist” or “political”. However, judicial decisions emphasise compliance with constitutional mandates without necessarily encroaching on policy‐making realms. The constitutionalisation of environmental rights has had a strong influence on the judiciary's approach, but in combination with other factors, particularly civic mobilisation, institutional changes and an evolving public ethos on environmental protection. Proactive judicial engagement with the full extent of its powers to ensure that policy‐makers meet their constitutionally mandated obligations can compel policy‐makers to address sustainability issues and rethink strategies. This positioning of the judiciary as a catalyst for more effective environmental governance offers useful insights for European courts.

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法院作为社会环境变革的舞台：阿根廷法院的经验教训

阿根廷法院的趋势表明，考虑到可能造成的严重环境后果，特别是与采矿有关的后果，司法倾向于灵活性。通过对集体环境权受到威胁的宪法条款进行自由主义解释，法院扩大了诉诸司法的机会，导致一些人将阿根廷司法机构视为“干预主义”或“政治性”。然而，司法判决强调遵守宪法授权，但不一定侵犯政策制定领域。环境权的宪法化对司法机构的做法产生了重大影响，但与其他因素相结合，特别是公民动员、制度变革和不断变化的环境保护公众风气。司法部门充分发挥其权力积极参与，确保政策制定者履行宪法规定的义务，可以迫使政策制定者解决可持续性问题并重新考虑战略。将司法机构定位为更有效的环境治理的催化剂，为欧洲法院提供了有用的见解。