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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... general and customary international law of a comprehensive suite of rules, principles and legal concepts requiring enhanced protection of various aspects of the natural environment of international watercourses and riparian States.
... general and customary international law of a comprehensive suite of rules, principles and legal concepts requiring enhanced protection of various aspects of the natural environment of international watercourses and riparian States.
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... had always subscribed to the view that each riparian State was entitled to a reasonable and equitable share of the waters of an international river'.41 Indeed, McCaffrey points out how, in relation to this dispute at least, ...
... had always subscribed to the view that each riparian State was entitled to a reasonable and equitable share of the waters of an international river'.41 Indeed, McCaffrey points out how, in relation to this dispute at least, ...
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... stations' located upstream.45 McCaffrey cites a senior Austrian official dealing with international watercourses who stated in 1958 that, though it is a predominantly upper-riparian State, Austria did not follow the Harmon Doctrine, ...
... stations' located upstream.45 McCaffrey cites a senior Austrian official dealing with international watercourses who stated in 1958 that, though it is a predominantly upper-riparian State, Austria did not follow the Harmon Doctrine, ...
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As might be expected, this approach has generally tended to find favour among lower riparian States as it would be likely to operate to retard upstream States in the development of their water resources. This is significant as upstream ...
As might be expected, this approach has generally tended to find favour among lower riparian States as it would be likely to operate to retard upstream States in the development of their water resources. This is significant as upstream ...
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Every riparian owner is thus entitled to the water of his stream in its natural flow, without sensible diminution or increase, and without sensible alteration in its character or quality. Any invasion of this right causing actual damage ...
Every riparian owner is thus entitled to the water of his stream in its natural flow, without sensible diminution or increase, and without sensible alteration in its character or quality. Any invasion of this right causing actual damage ...
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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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