International Environmental Law

Synopsis

This Textbook Provides A Concise, Conceptually Clear, And Legally Rigorous Introduction To Contemporary International Environmental Law And Practice. Written In An Accessible Style, The Book Covers All The Major Multilateral Environmental Agreements, Paying Particular Attention To Their Underlying Structure, Their Main Legal Provisions, And Their Practical Operation. The Material Is Structured Into Four Sections: (i) Foundations, (ii) Substantive Regulation, (iii) Implementation, And (iv) International Environmental Law As A Perspective. The Presentation Of The Material Blends Policy And Legal Analysis And Makes Extensive Reference To The Relevant Treaties, Instruments And Jurisprudence. All Chapters Include A Detailed Bibliography Along With Numerous Figures To Summarise The Main Components Of The Regulation. It Covers Emerging Topics Such As Foreign Investment And The Environment, Environmental Migration, Climate Change And Human Rights, Technology Diffusion, And Environmental Security In Post-conflict Settings-- This Textbook Provides A Concise, Conceptually Clear, And Legally Rigorous Introduction To Contemporary International Environmental Law And Practice-- Part I. Foundations: Emergence And Development Of International Environmental Law -- Main Features Of International Environmental Law -- The Principles Of International Environmental Law -- Part Ii. Substantive Regulation: Oceans, Seas And Freshwater -- Protection Of The Atmosphere -- Species, Ecosystems And Biodiversity -- Dangerous Substances And Activities -- Part Iii. Implementation: Implementation : Traditional Approaches -- Implementation : New Approaches -- Part Iv. International Environmental Law As A Perspective: Human Rights And The Environment -- Environmental Dimensions Of International Security -- Environmental Protection And International Economic Law. Pierre-marie Dupuy, University Of Paris Ii (panthéon-assas) ; Jorge E. Viñuales, University Of Cambridge. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.