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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... potential treaty conflict has been recognised and a treaty indi- cates that it is subject to or not to be considered to be incompatible with another treaty , the provisions of the other treaty prevail ; ( 2 ) When all the parties to the ...
... potential for overlap and conflict , neither international law or state practice has yet to develop adequate rules for dealing with this development . Does this really matter ? Should states be concerned about the potential for overlap ...
... potential for greater transboundary pollution . With many states throughout the Asia Pacific heavily reliant upon marine resources for either their economies or as a food source , any substantial impact upon the marine environment ...
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The Nature of International Environmental | 1 |
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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