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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... ( SPREP ) is an inter- governmental organization with significant input from non - governmental organizations . It was established in 1978 ... ( SPREP Agreement ) . The SPREP International Organizations and International Environmental Law 41.
... SPREP Agreement provides : The purposes of SPREP are to promote co - operation in the South Pacific region and to provide assistance in order to protect and improve its environment and to ensure sus- tainable development for present and ...
... SPREP and other international agencies , in collaboration with government agencies in indi- vidual countries . 1. South Pacific Regional Environment Programme ( SPREP ) The history and organization of SPREP has been briefly canvassed in ...
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The Nature of International Environmental | 1 |
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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