Constitución en Inglés

49 Corte Constitucional de Colombia The State shall plan the management and exploitation of natural resources in order to guarantee their sustainable development, conservation, restoration, or replacement. Additionally, it shall prevent and control environmental deterioration, impose legal sanctions, and demand the repair of any damage caused. It also shall cooperate with other nations in the protection of ecosystems located in border areas. The manufacture, importation, possession, and use of chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons are prohibited, as is the introduction into the national territory of nuclear and toxic waste. The state shall regulate the entry and exit of genetic resources in the national territory and their use, in accordance with the national interest. It is the duty of the State to ensure that public space is protected and dedicated to common use, which has priority over private interests. Public entities shall partake of the profits generated by their urban planning activities and shall regulate the use of the soil and urban airspace in order to protect the common interest. ARTICLE 80 ARTICLE 81 ARTICLE 82