The Environmental Dimension of Public Order in Algeria

Public order comprises public security, public health, public tranquility, and the aesthetic quality of cities, all of which are intrinsically linked to environmental preservation. Environmental pollution severely threatens human habitats, compromises public health through the spread of diseases via contaminated water and food, and disrupts tranquility with excessive noise pollution. Ensuring the physical and financial safety of individuals is impossible under such conditions. Responsibility for maintaining the environmental dimension of public order falls to public authorities, particularly administrative bodies such as the Ministry of Environment, municipalities, and provinces, which operate through various legal instruments provided by legislation.