Environmental Protection of International Watercourses under International LawMcIntyre's work explains the legal means by which requirements of environmental protection influence the determination of a reasonable and equitable regime for allocating rights to riparian states to utilize shared freshwater resources. The work examines the means and processes by which environmental considerations can act upon the operation of the principle of equitable utilization. The volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the subject, outlining the development, scope and operation in general and customary international law of key rules of environmental protection. |
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A survey of all available evidence of the general practice of States, accepted as law, in respect of the non-navigational uses of international watercourses – including treaty provisions, positions taken by States in specific disputes, ...
A survey of all available evidence of the general practice of States, accepted as law, in respect of the non-navigational uses of international watercourses – including treaty provisions, positions taken by States in specific disputes, ...
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9 International Watercourses for the International Law Commission, conducted a number of extensive and authoritative studies on the development of international law and practice in this area. Other authorities on the history and ...
9 International Watercourses for the International Law Commission, conducted a number of extensive and authoritative studies on the development of international law and practice in this area. Other authorities on the history and ...
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... environmental protection in particular, at least to the extent that it is possible to draw broad conclusions as to how environmental considerations might impact upon application of the principle of equitable utilization in practice.
... environmental protection in particular, at least to the extent that it is possible to draw broad conclusions as to how environmental considerations might impact upon application of the principle of equitable utilization in practice.
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In addition, in order to further understand the operation of the principle of equitable utilization in practice, it is very useful to examine State, judicial and arbitral practice in taking account of the other factors relevant to the ...
In addition, in order to further understand the operation of the principle of equitable utilization in practice, it is very useful to examine State, judicial and arbitral practice in taking account of the other factors relevant to the ...
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Indeed, having examined US practice in relation to a wide range of subsequent disputes over shared freshwater resources, McCaffrey can conclude that 'Harmon's opinion stands out as an unfortunate ...
Indeed, having examined US practice in relation to a wide range of subsequent disputes over shared freshwater resources, McCaffrey can conclude that 'Harmon's opinion stands out as an unfortunate ...
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Contents
The Principle of Equitable Utilization | |
The Rule on Prevention of Significant Harm | |
Equity and the Utilization of Shared Natural Resources | |
Factors Relating to the Equitable Utilization of International Watercourses | |
Substantive | |
Rules of Customary and General International | |
Environmental Protection as a Factor in Determining | |
Bibliography | |
Index | |
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| Title | Environmental Protection of International Watercourses under International Law |
| Author | Owen McIntyre |
| Publisher | Routledge, 2016 |
| ISBN | 1317142209, 9781317142201 |
| Length | 448 pages |
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