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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... Fisheries Agency The South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency , based in Honiara , Solomon Islands , was established in 1979 as an independent body under the auspices of the South Pacific Forum . Its mandate is to promote and regulate the ...
... Fisheries Agency ( FFA ) created in July 1979 has provided a focus for regional fisheries management co - operation and assistance.67 This has proved to be especially important for the FFA members , given the vast areas of their EEZ and ...
... fisheries with regard to common stocks within the Fisheries Zones , for the benefit of their peoples ( Article 1 ) " . The Agreement states that a co- ordinated approach to the fishing of common stocks will involve the establish- ment ...
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The Nature of International Environmental | 1 |
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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