Sands, Philippe 1960-

Principles of international environmental law / Philippe Sands. - 2nd ed. - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, c2003 - cxxx, 1116 p. ; 25 cm.

Rev. ed. of: Principles of international environmental law. c1995.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I : The legal institutional framework. - 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. Human rights and armed conflict. - 8. Atmosphere. - 9. Oceans and seas. - 10. Freshwater resources. - 11. Biological diversity. - 12. Hazardous substances and activities. - 13. Waste. - 14. The polar regions: Antarctica and the Arctic. - 15. European community environmental law. -- Part III: Techniques for implementing international principles and rules. - 16. Environmental impact assessment. - 17. Environmental information. - 18. Liability for environmental damage. - 19. International trade and competition. - 20. Financial resources, technology and intellectual property. - 21. Foreign investment.

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Environmental law, International.

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