This book provides a detailed analysis of the rules and future trends of the law and policy for the protection of environment and natural resources. The author examines the current international environmental legislation and court decisions as well as various policymaking instruments so as to draw conclusions on whether the current instruments have been fair in terms of distribution of natural resources between wealthy and poorer nations; effective in protecting the environment and alleviating the costs of environmental externalities; and capable of maintaining a peaceful world order.
This book analyzes the law and policy for the management of global common resources.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Introduction to international environmental law; 2. Foundations of international environmental law; 3. Compliance and governance mechanisms; 4. Marine environment; 5. Water resources; 6. Fisheries resources; 7. Biodiversity; 8. Air pollution; 9. Trade and environment; 10. Hazardous and radioactive wastes; 11. Liability and state responsibility.
