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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... regarding liability and compensation for victims of pollution and other environmental damage.33 This Principle endorsed the Trail Smelter decision but also recognised that in the 30 years since that judgment there had been little ...
... regarding funding by consensus . The developing coun- tries on the other hand preferred to have greater control over decisions regarding 44 With respect to the manner in which decision - making takes place at Conferences of the Parties ...
... regarding policies , measures and current and projected emissions , with the initial communication to be made within six months of the entry into force of the Convention for that party . Japan , Australia and New Zealand have all ...
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The Nature of International Environmental | 1 |
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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