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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... concerns over trans- boundary pollution to neighbouring states , while mining projects in both Papua New Guinea and in Indonesia have raised concerns over transboundary pollution impacting upon the marine environment.30 An additional ...
... concerns , priorities and sensitivities such as concerns over loss of sovereignty . They may also be able to deal with certain localised issues such as species which migrate between countries within the region , shared marine resources ...
... concerns were apparent in the discussions of these issues at the Uruguay Round meeting at Marrakesh ( 12-15 April ... concerns would " risk unravelling the hard- won balance of rights , obligations and interests of all parties as ...
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The Nature of International Environmental | 1 |
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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