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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... existing climatic conditions . In some cases , a change of climate may create new oppor- tunities , for instance in cases where climatic conditions become suitable for a broader range of crops . The main threat which climate change is ...
... existing international standards.78 In 1996 , the Hazardous Noxious Substances Convention was finally adopted , after much inter- national debate . While the Convention will provide a new liability regime for the carriage of such ...
... existing commitments and con- tinue to advance the implementation of these commitments to achieve sustainable development " . The Mandate leaves open the option that further commitments by developing countries might be appropriate after ...
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The Nature of International Environmental | 1 |
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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