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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Ben Boer, Ross Ramsay, Donald Rothwell. Chapter 5 Protection of Biological Diversity Biological diversity ( commonly referred to as biodiversity ) is the variety of forms of life that exist in the world . Biodiversity , often discussed ...
... biological resources constitute a part of the common heritage of humankind . This they see as compromising national sovereignty over biological resources . Many of these countries have also sought increased ... Biological Diversity 103.
... Biological Diversity . The stated goal and objectives of this programme are as follows : Goal To ensure the protection of the high level of biological diversity and species endemism that currently exists within the region and to promote ...
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