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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... Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal , done at Basel , 22 March 1989 , in force 5 May 1992 , ( 1989 ) 28 ILM 657 International Labor Organization ( No. 169 ) Convention Concerning Indigenous and Tribal Peoples ...
... transboundary nature and will be dealt with here . The issues of hazardous wastes and shipments , and the testing and shipment of nuclear weapons are considered . 4.1 . Hazardous Wastes and Shipments The transboundary movement of ...
... transboundary movement of hazardous wastes generated within the Convention Area is carried out in accordance with the pro- visions of the Convention ; ( 5 ) a review of the controls over the transboundary movements of radioactive wastes ...
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The Nature of International Environmental | 1 |
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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