Principles of International Environmental Law

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.

ISBN 0521521068   Pages 1246 ISBN13 9780521521062 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Cambridge University Press   Weight (grammes) 2140 Imprint Cambridge University Press   Published in Cambridge Format Paperback   Previous ISBN 9780521817943 Publication date 09 Oct 2003   Height (mm) 247 Library of Congress KS3585.4 \, KS3585.4 \   Width (mm) 174 DEWEY 341.762   Spine width (mm) 49 DEWEY edition DC21   Academic level Tertiary education, Professional / Scholarly

		Foreword
		Preface and acknowledgments to the first edition
		Preface and acknowledgments to the second edition
		Table of cases
		Table of treaties and other international instruments
		List of abbreviations
Pt. I		The legal and institutional framework
1		The environment and international society: issues, concepts and definitions		3
2		History		25
3		Governance: states, international organisations and non-state actors		70
4		International law-making and regulation		123
5		Compliance: implementation, enforcement, dispute settlement		171
Pt. II		Principles and rules establishing standards
6		General principles and rules		231
7		Human rights and armed conflict		291
8		Atmosphere		317
9		Oceans and seas		391
10		Freshwater resources		459
11		Biological diversity		499
12		Hazardous substances and activities		618
13		Waste		675
14		The polar regions: Antarctica and the Arctic		710
15		European Community environmental law		732
Pt. III		Techniques for implementing international principles and rules
16		Environmental impact assessment		799
17		Environmental information		826
		More...

'Philippe Sands has gone beyond his stated aim. The book provides not only a comprehensive overview of present-day international environmental law as well as that of the European Union. The book also systematises and conceptualises this relatively young branch of public international law ...'. Prof. Jost Delbruck, German Yearbook of International Law 'A pioneering work which will serve as a milestone in the development of international environmental law. It will be useful to the legal academic, practitioner or even natural scientist or environmentalist requiring a first reference to a particular aspect of this vast field ... It is predicted that this book will be the leader in the international environmental law field well into the new millennium.' Prof. Jan Glazewski, South African Law Journal 'Idealists will appreciate the strong sense of commitment to the underlying purposes of international environmental protection measures which permeates the treatment of the issues. Realists will welcome the clear appreciation of the difficulties in achievement of those purposes. Lawyers will come to rely on the wealth of material made readily available from the author's depth of learning.' Robert McCracken, Journal of Planning and Environment Law 'This book is more than just a comprehensive reference work. It is a wide-ranging, comprehensive publication that challenges the individual to demand international cooperation and requires the legal practitioner to look beyond his own national boundaries.' Michael Elston, TOXCAT '... this edition contains so much new, updated material that it is fair to say it is almost a new publication ... an admirably lucid manner ... the book is highly recommended for everybody who has an interest in international environmental law. It is an accessible publication, very well structured, informative and well written; and every chapter also contains a very useful bibliography.' Environmental Liability '... Professor Sands not only relies on a full command of the subject of international environmental law, but also confirms his capability to convey to the reader both information and ideas.' Journal of Environmental Law

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