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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... chapters of this book . While this chapter focuses principally on terrestrial diversity , a number of issues relevant to marine biodiversity are considered in Chapter 6. In addition , Chapter 4 , which deals in part with the protection ...
... chapter the word " goods " is used in its broad sense , which can also include services and investment funds ... chapter . ranges between 46.1 % and 85.2 % for APEC countries 171 Chapter 8: Trade-Related Environment Issues.
... chapter ( Chapter 11 ) . Myanmar also became a member in 1997. With some 3 % of its territory within the Mekong Basin , it is also not part of the Mekong River Commission . * Myanmar is not specifically dealt with here.5 Thailand , with ...
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The Nature of International Environmental | 1 |
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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