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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... United Nations System 3.1 . United Nations The United Nations ( UN ) was established by the United Nations Charter in 1945 ( replacing the League of Nations ) and now has a membership of over 180 nations , all of whose governments have ...
... United Nations . For example , Chapter 38 paragraph 4 provides : All agencies of the United Nations system have a key role to play in the implementa- tion of Agenda 21 within their respective competence . To ensure proper co ...
... United States of America ( 1987 ) 59 , 292 Niue ( 1992 ) 140 , 254 , 270 , 312 Non - Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons ( 1968 ) 65 Nuclear Test Ban 65 Prohibition ... United Nations Conference on Environment and Development ( 1992 ) 362 Index.
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The Nature of International Environmental | 1 |
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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