International Environmental Law

Malgosia Fitzmaurice, Professor of International Law, Queen Mary University of London, Meagan S. Wong, Lecturer, School of Law, University of Essex and Joseph Crampin, Lecturer, University of Glasgow and Associate Lecturer, University College London, UK

• Contents: Preface 1. Introduction PART I GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND APPROACHES 2. Sustainable development 3. Permanent sovereignty over natural resources 4. Prevention of transboundary harm 5. The precautionary principle 6. Polluter-pays principle 7. Intergenerational equity 8. The human right to a healthy environment 9. Environmental impact assessment PART II SUBSTANTIVE LAW 10. Protection of the marine environment 11. Conservation of marine living resources 12. Biodiversity and marine biodiversity 13. The law of international watercourses 14. Management of hazardous waste 15. Atmospheric protection 16. Climate change PART III IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT 17. Responsibility and liability for environmental damage 18. Non-compliance procedures 19. The settlement of environmental disputes PART IV ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND INTERNATIONAL LAW 20. Trade and the environment 21. The protection of the environment in armed conflict Index

‘International Environmental Law: Text, Cases and Materials by Malgosia Fitzmaurice, Meagan S. Wong and Joseph Crampin provides the perfect teaching tool for international environmental law. The breadth of topics covered and the excellent content of its substance makes this an essential source for students, practitioners and all interested in international environmental law.’