International Environmental Law in the Asia PacificSpringer Netherlands, 1998 M02 18 - 364 pages What does the future hold for the development of international environmental law in the Asia Pacific? This book addresses that question through a multifaceted examination of various aspects of environmental law in the states which comprise East and Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the island states of the Southwest Pacific, and occasionally the states of South and Central Asia. A treaties table at the end of the book includes most Asia Pacific countries, giving the reader a fuller picture of the environmental conventions. In addition to providing an overall view of international environmental law, this examination includes an in-depth look at such subjects as:
The book concludes by assessing the interaction between international and regional environmental law and turning to an examination of future prospects for the Asia Pacific. Through its thorough range of coverage, International Environmental Law in the Asia Pacific provides an illustration of the current state of development of international environmental law within the region as well as the forces shaping further development of international and regional schemes for environmental governance. In doing so, the book promotes long-term ecological, social, and economic sustainability. |
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... Pacific Commission , established in 1947 , is based in Noumea , New ... region . The Forum , established in 1971 , is essentially an annual meeting ... Asia Pacific South Pacific Commission South Pacific Forum South Pacific Forum ...
... Asia Pacific Region Indigenous cultural heritage is a very significant question in the Asia Pacific region , particularly in those countries , or parts of countries where traditional com- munities continue to exist on a subsistence ...
... countries within the Asia Pacific region and specifically endorses the AOSIS protocol . The Declaration reflects a position on other issues such as the differentiated responsibilities of developed and developing countries and the need ...
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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