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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... relation to genetic resources proposed to be removed from a country after the Convention takes effect , such removal is subject to the consent of the country of origin and must be upon mutually agreed terms . Article 16 deals with ...
... relation to measures taken to protect the environment.37 The Panel rejected the US argument that US and Mexican tuna were not " like products " . The Panel stated that the reference to " like products " relates only to the nature of ...
... relation to forestry , hunting and fishing and the protection of wild animals , including pro- hibition on export of certain animals . Decrees in relation to logging have not been effective . It is estimated that some 30,000 hectares of ...
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The Nature of International Environmental | 1 |
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Principles of International Environmental | 9 |
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