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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... natural and cultural environments . Natural her- itage can include large areas such as national parks and other protected areas , as well as smaller sites . These natural sites can be significant in terms of their biolo- gical diversity ...
... Natural Heritage " " Natural heritage " is defined in Article 2 to include : natural features consisting of physical and biological formations or groups of such for- mations , which are of outstanding universal value from the aesthetic ...
... natural heritage . It provides that each state party : ... shall endeavour , in so far as possible , and as appropriate for each country : ( a ) to adopt a general policy which aims to give the cultural and natural heritage a function ...
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The Nature of International Environmental | 1 |
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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