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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... measures involving species protection , conservation areas and habitat protection.20 Species protection measures generally involve the compilation of formal lists of endangered or threatened species together with the introduction of ...
... measures taken in relation to the protection of human or animal life or the conservation of resources located within the jurisdiction of the country adopting the measures.38 The Panel also stated that the requirement that measures taken ...
... measures . These measures are defined as : ( 1 ) measures relating to the protection of human , animal or plant life or health , within the territory of the GATT / WTO member , from the spread of pests and disease or from risks arising ...
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The Nature of International Environmental | 1 |
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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