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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
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Principles of International Environmental Law Philippe Sands University College London
Jacqueline Peel University of Melbourne
with Adriana Fabra and Ruth MacKenzie 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. • The leading textbook in an area of growing importance and complexity, Principles of International Environmental Law is an essential guide for students and practitioners of international environmental law • Contains a new chapter on climate change addressing the significant developments in the field, including the Paris Climate Agreement • Presents critical commentary on some of the world's most pressing and growing problems including climate change, biodiversity and regulating pollution and waste • Looks at the contribution made by different groups - governments, courts and non-state actors - for a full understanding of the protagonists involved
4TH EDITION
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." Tim Stephens,
University of Sydney Law School
"Simply put, this is exactly the book that will allow international environmental law to escape its specialist field billing and to capture the wide attention of all those seeking to understand law and its relationship to the future of this planet." Natasha Affolder,
University of British Columbia
Contents 2018 246 x 189 mm 1032pp 4 tables 9781108420952 | £110.00 / US$150.00 HB 9781108431125 | £49.99 / US$69.99 PB
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. www.cambridge.org/lawtextbooks