International Environmental Law: Text, Cases and Materials

Description

This textbook provides a compelling and structured introduction to international environmental law in the Text, Cases and Materials genre. The book uses extracts from a judiciously selected range of legal instruments and case law relevant to the protection and regulation of the environment in international law, alongside commentary from the author team and questions for class discussion, to facilitate student understanding and encourage engagement in the topic. Divided into four main parts, it examines the main principles of international environmental law, the key areas of substantive environmental regulation, the implementation of environmental law and the relations between environmental law and other areas of international law. Contents Preface Acknowledgements Table of cases Table of legislation 1 Introduction PART I: GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND APPROACHES 2 Sustainable development 3 Permanent sovereignty over natural resources 4 Prevention of transboundary harm 5 The precautionary principle 6 Polluter-pays principle 7 Intergenerational equity 8 The human right to a healthy environment 9 Environmental impact assessment PART II: SUBSTANTIVE LAW 10 Protection of the marine environment 11 Conservation of marine living resources 12 Biodiversity and marine biodiversity 13 The law of international watercourses 14 Management of hazardous waste 15 Atmospheric protection 16 Climate change PART III: IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT 17 Responsibility and liability for environmental damage 18 Non-compliance procedures 19 The settlement of environmental disputes PART IV: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND INTERNATIONAL LAW 20 Trade and the environment 21 The protection of the environment in armed conflict Index