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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... China ( PRC ) , established in 1949 , contains around 21 % of the world's people , at 1.2 billion . ' It has a population growth rate of approx- imately 1.5 % , resulting on average in ... China Environmental Challenges in China Introduction.
... China's Agenda 21 As a result of the UNCED process , the PRC has issued its own Agenda 21,13 based on Agenda 21 from the UNCED Conference . China's Agenda 21 is " a com- prehensive and operational strategic plan that aims at providing ...
... China's economic boom threatens the citizens of China and the world . If the rapid economic development experienced in the SEZs is replicated throughout China , the effects on the environment will be catastrophic . China must ...
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