Sands, Philippe, QC (University College London), Jacqueline Peel (University of Melbourne)

Principles of International Environmental Law

Mitarbeit:Fabra, Adriana; MacKenzie, Ruth

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A comprehensive account of one of the fastest growing areas of international law: principles and rules relating to environmental protection. Incorporating the latest developments in treaty and case law for key areas of environmental regulation, this text is an essential reference and textbook for students, academics and practitioners.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• 4., überarb. Aufl.
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Februar 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 189mm x 56mm
• Gewicht: 2182g
• ISBN-13: 9781108431125
• ISBN-10: 1108431127
• Artikelnr.: 48918018

Autorenporträt

Philippe Sands is Professor of Law and Director of the Centre on International Courts and Tribunals in the University College London Faculty of Laws. He is also a practising barrister, with extensive experience litigating cases before the International Court of Justice, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes and the European Court of Justice.

Inhaltsangabe

Part I. The Legal and Institutional Framework: 1. The environment and international society: issues, concepts and definitions; 2. History; 3. Governance: states, international organisations and non-state actors; 4. International law-making and regulation; 5. Compliance: implementation, enforcement, dispute settlement; Part II. Principles and Rules Establishing Standards: 6. General principles and rules; 7. Atmospheric protection; 8. Climate change; 9. Freshwater resources; 10. Biological diversity; 11. Oceans, seas and marine living resources; 12. Hazardous substances and activities, and waste; 13. The Polar regions: Antarctica and the Arctic; Part III. Techniques for Implementing International Principles and Rules: 14. Environmental impact assessment; 15. Environmental information and technology transfer; 16. Liability for environmental damage; Part IV. Linkage of International Environmental Law and Other Areas of International Law: 17. Human rights and international humanitarian law; 18. International economic law: trade, investment and intellectual property; 19. Future developments.

Rezensionen

'Principles of International Environmental Law remains the definitive treatise on this vitally important area of international law. The international community faces unprecedented environmental challenges and this work provides a comprehensive assessment of the capacity of environmental norms and institutions to address these threats. The work is an essential reference for anyone interested in the role of international law in preserving a safe operating space for humanity and the environmental systems we depend on in the Anthropocene.' Tim Stephens, University of Sydney Law School