Principles of international environmental law /

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Author / Creator:Sands, Philippe, 1960-
Edition:2nd ed.
Imprint:Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, c2003.
Description:cxxx, 1116 p. ; 25 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4963924
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Other uniform titles:Principles of international environmental law.
ISBN:0521817943 (hb.)
0521521068 (pb.)
Notes:Rev. ed. of: Principles of international environmental law I : frameworks, standards, and implementation / Philippe Sands. Manchester : Manchester University Press, c1994-1995.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of 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