International Environmental Law: Fairness, Effectiveness, and World Order [Hardcover]

Offers unique insights into the obstacles that hinder the creation of just and effective international rules for the protection of the environment.This a comprehensive book on IEL that covers a wealth of topics from the protection of endangered species to the deep seabed and the pollution of outer space. In addition to its breadth, the book examines IEL from a justice and effectiveness perspective, a dynamic framework for understanding IEL from its beginnings till today.This a comprehensive book on IEL that covers a wealth of topics from the protection of endangered species to the deep seabed and the pollution of outer space. In addition to its breadth, the book examines IEL from a justice and effectiveness perspective, a dynamic framework for understanding IEL from its beginnings till today.Much of the writing in contemporary international environmental law is passionately and uncritically advocative. Although Dr. Louka's book is plainly animated by a deep concern for the preservation of the environment of the planet and the realization that in the context of a global civilization of science and technology, it can be protected only by effective international efforts, the stance adopted is not uncritical and Dr. Louka never surrenders the scholarly role...Dr. Louka's book will be important for the practitioner in the vineyard of international environmental law no less than for the political leaders who are charged with its development. Dr. Louka has produced a remarkable book that will be of great value to the profession.1. Introduction to international environmental law; 2. International environmental governance; 3. Functions and foundations of international environmental law; 4. Climate and the atmosphere; 5. Hazardous and radioactive substances and wastes; 6. Seas and oceans; 7. Biodiversity and genetic resources; 8. Biodiversity and human rights; 9. Fisheries, seabed minerals and marine genetic resources; 10. Freshwater resources; 11. Liability and responsibilitlƒ&