Subjects:

Environmental Law

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.

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.