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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... Thailand is extremely vulnerable to potential climate change impacts.46 It is believed that any additional warming to Thailand's humid , tropical climate could result in reduced agricultural productivity , due to increased heat stress ...
... Thailand and Vietnam early in 1995. It represents an important step in regional co- operation , both in terms of environmental protection and resource development . While each of these countries are in many ways different from each ...
... Thailand Thailand occupies a land area of 514,000 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 59,000,000 . Significant environmental problems confronting Thailand include pollution of urban areas and depletion of natural ...
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The Nature of International Environmental | 1 |
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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