Judicial handbook on environmental law
"This handbook is intended to enable national judges in all types of tribunals in both civil law and common law jurisdictions to identify environmental issues coming before them and to be aware of the range of options available to them in interpreting and applying the law. It seeks to provide judges with a practical guide to basic environmental issues that are likely to arise in litigation. It includes information on international and comparative environmental law and references to relevant cases."--Page iii
eBook, English, ©2005
United Nations Environment Programme, Hurtfordshire, UK, ©2005
xxiii, 131 pages : digital, PDF file
9789280725551, 9280725556
65199669
What is environmental law?
Basic principles of environmental protection
Environmental rights
Common legal mechanisms of environmental protection
Litigation
Remedies and enforcement
Water
Air
Soil
Biological diversity and nature conservation
Agriculture and forestry
Protection of cultural and natural heritage
Noise
Transportation
Tourism
Toxic and hazardous substances and waste
"Job no.: DPD/0641/NA"--Title page verso
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