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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Ben Boer, Ross Ramsay, Donald Rothwell. 1.3 . Population Growth A further issue that exists throughout the region is the impact of population growth and the increase in urbanization that is taking place . It is predicted that during the ...
... growth that is taking place , especially throughout East Asia . Many of the East Asian economies are experienc- ing rapid economic growth and this is creating tensions between the need for economic growth and the need for environmental ...
... Growth Perhaps the most notable way in which trade liberalization can affect the environ- ment is through the contribution it makes to economic growth . Opinions differ as to whether economic growth has a positive or negative effect on ...
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The Nature of International Environmental | 1 |
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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