Pure theory of law as a paradigm of sustainable development (methodological aspect)

Abstract

The article deals with the methodological aspect of the pure theory of law as a paradigm of sustainable development. The author highlights the logical connection between the pure theory of law proposed by G. Kelsen and his concept of the international legal order after the end of World War II and the UN as an international organization whose main task is to maintain peace. As the analysis of the UN documents on sustainable development has shown, the ideas of consensus around law as a system of norms and respect for international law inherent in the pure theory of law have found their important place in them. The author emphasizes that the authors of the UN documents on sustainable development goals and programs refer to the Charter of this organization, respect for international law and continuity of decisions of international conferences on sustainable development. The author comes to the conclusion that the ideas and basic provisions of the pure theory of law are logically related to the concept of sustainable development in the context of the importance of international law and the international legal order for ensuring peaceful coexistence between peoples and States, which is a prerequisite for sustainable development.