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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... objective of the FCCC as set out in Article 2 is as follows : The ultimate objective of this Convention and any related legal instruments that the Conference of the parties may adopt is to achieve , in accordance with the relevant pro ...
... objectives with ten specific strategies being articulated to achieve the objectives . For each strategy , a number of specific actions are noted . These features of the Strategic Plan are set out below . 5 Amado S. Tolentino Jr , " The ...
... objectives , the following strategic thrusts and actions will be pursued . 2.3.2 . Strategies ( 1 ) Support the development of a regional framework for integrating environ- ment and development concerns in the decision making process ...
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The Nature of International Environmental | 1 |
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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