An Ecological Approach to International Law: Responding to the Challenges of Climate ChangeAn Ecological Approach to International Law shows that international environmental law is fundamentally flawed and not equipped to meet global challenges. The book examines international legal responses to global climate change by analysing key concepts such as the doctrine of state sovereignty, the law on state responsibility, environmental rights and common heritage of mankind. |
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Traditionally, concern for the welfare of other nations is of little use for a nation's own welfare. And international law, with the idea of a sovereign nation state at its centre, has reflected this. It is a relatively new experience ...
Traditionally, concern for the welfare of other nations is of little use for a nation's own welfare. And international law, with the idea of a sovereign nation state at its centre, has reflected this. It is a relatively new experience ...
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The former is epitomised by the traditional concept of international law, the latter is exemplified by the common concern for climate change. International law relies on state autonomy, climate change on state dependency, ...
The former is epitomised by the traditional concept of international law, the latter is exemplified by the common concern for climate change. International law relies on state autonomy, climate change on state dependency, ...
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In addition to ecological interdependencies our world is characterised by economic, trade, social and political interdependencies.11 All are integral to environmental concerns, therefore a strategy for reform must include all these ...
In addition to ecological interdependencies our world is characterised by economic, trade, social and political interdependencies.11 All are integral to environmental concerns, therefore a strategy for reform must include all these ...
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This applies in particular to the various global 'crises' that have seized public concern, particularly over the last decade. These are not separate crises: an environmental crisis, a development crisis, an energy crisis.
This applies in particular to the various global 'crises' that have seized public concern, particularly over the last decade. These are not separate crises: an environmental crisis, a development crisis, an energy crisis.
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To that extent, conventional morality, without any supplementation whatsoever, suffices to justify our ecological concern, our demand for action against the polluter, the depleter of natural resources, the destroyer of species and ...
To that extent, conventional morality, without any supplementation whatsoever, suffices to justify our ecological concern, our demand for action against the polluter, the depleter of natural resources, the destroyer of species and ...
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Contents
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3 State responsibility for environmental harm | 61 |
4 International liability for injurious consequences arising out of acts not prohibited by international law | 144 |
5 Human rights and the environment | 196 |
6 The common heritage of mankind | 258 |
an opportunity lost? | 323 |
8 Conclusion | 349 |
Appendices | 353 |
Bibliography | 407 |
Index | 431 |
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An Ecological Approach to International Law: Responding to Challenges of ... Prue Taylor Limited preview - 1998 |
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