Environmental Security in South-Eastern Europe: International Agreements and Their Implementation

Description

Authored by international experts from academia, international organizations, governments and NGOs, this book highlights the main environmental security issues in the South-East European (SEE) countries, with a particular focus on climate change and water management. The common goal of the authors was to provide a reliable evaluation of whether existing legal regimes and correct implementation of applicable international treaties may contribute to reducing environmental security risks in the region. In-depth analyses and assessment of major challenges in compliance, serve as a firm ground which such evaluation is based on. This volume is recommended for public officials, legal practitioners and consultants. Its interest may also extend beyond the SEE countries, serving as a case-study of a broader and paradigmatic relevance of the analysis and management of environmental and security issues in a trans-boundary context. Front Matter....Pages i-xviii The Role of International Organisations in Environmental Security Issues....Pages 1-16 The Environment and Security Initiative in South Eastern Europe: Transforming Risk into Cooperation....Pages 17-26 The Role of UNESCO Designated Sites in Fostering International Cooperation and Environmental Security in SEE....Pages 27-41 Social and Environmental Issues Related to Security in SEE Countries....Pages 43-58 The Impact of International Treaties on Climate Change in SEE Countries....Pages 59-75 The Impact of the International Treaties on Water Management in South-Eastern Europe....Pages 77-93 Towards Environmental Security by Adapting the Energy Sector: Summary of Strategies and Opportunities for Technology Transfer and Cooperation in the SEE Region....Pages 95-117 Challenges of Environmental Protection in Times of Armed Conflict....Pages 119-136 Food Security and Eco-terrorism Impacts on Environmental Security Through Vulnerabilities....Pages 137-150 Emergency Situations and Risk Management in Multilateral Environmental Agreements: A Comparative Analysis in the SEE....Pages 151-164 Large Scale Infrastructural Projects in South Eastern Europe and Their Impact on Political Relations, Economic Development and Environmental Security....Pages 165-181 Environmental Impact Assessment in a Trans-boundary Context in the SEE Countries....Pages 183-196 Promoting Environmental Protection Through the Management of Shared Natural Resources Between Albania and Montenegro: The Shkodra Lake Watershed....Pages 197-212 Environmental Impact Assessment in a Trans-Boundary Context in Montenegro....Pages 213-227 The Framework Agreement on the Sava River Basin (FASRB)....Pages 229-241