Principles of International Environmental Law - 2nd Edition

Hardback  1246 pages  ISBN 0521817943      £80.00

Paperback  1246 pages  ISBN 0521521068      £45.00

This second edition of Philippe Sand€s leading textbook on international environmental law provides a clear and authoritative introduction to the subject, revised to December 2002. It considers relevant new topics, including the Kyoto Protocol, genetically modified organisms, oil pollution, chemicals etc. and will remain the most comprehensive account of the principles and rules relating to environmental protection and the conservation of natural resources. In addition to the key material from the 1992 Rio Declaration and subsequent developments, Sands also covers topics including the legal and institutional framework, the field's historic development and standards for general application. This will continue to be an invaluable resource for both students and practitioners alike.

Contents

Table of treaties and other international acts; Table of cases; Abbreviations; Part I. The Legal and Institutional Framework: Introduction; 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. Atmosphere; 8. Oceans and seas; 9. Freshwater resources; 10. Conservation of biological diversity; 11. Hazardous substances and activities; 12. Waste; 13. The polar regions: Antarctica and the Arctic; 14. European Community environmental law; Part III. Techniques for Implementing International Principles and Rules: 15. Environmental impact assessment; 16. Environmental information; 17. Liability and compensation for environmental damage; 18 International trade and competition; 19. Financial resources, technology and intellectual property; Index.