Ulrich Beyerlin is a retired Professor of Public Law and International Law at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law and at the University of Heidelberg.Thilo Marauhn is Professor of Public Law, International and European Law at the University of Gießen, Germany.

• I Historical Development II Key Concepts in International Environmental Law III Key Issues in Current International Environmental Law IV International Environmental Governance I: 'Setting the Rules of the Game' V International Environmental Governance II: Ensuring Compliance VI Relationship between International Environmental Law and Other Areas of International Law VII Perspectives

...a valuable addition to the growing list of textbooks on international environmental law. It not only provides an insightful account of the current state of the regime and the key challenges faced by it, but also makes interesting recommendations in order to address them. Underpinning the academic debate with constant references to pertinent case law and a comprehensive list of additional resources for further reference at the end of each chapter, this book is an invaluable resource for both students and practitioners interested in gaining a substantial understanding of this complex area of law. More importantly, the authors' critical appraisal of the current state of the international environmental law regime, and their related recommendations, encourage reflection upon the progression that has thus far been made and provides a fertile ground upon which future initiatives could develop.

Ulrich Beyerlin is a retired Professor of Public Law and International Law at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law and at the University of Heidelberg.Thilo Marauhn is Professor of Public Law, International and European Law at the University of Gießen, Germany.

• I Historical Development II Key Concepts in International Environmental Law III Key Issues in Current International Environmental Law IV International Environmental Governance I: 'Setting the Rules of the Game' V International Environmental Governance II: Ensuring Compliance VI Relationship between International Environmental Law and Other Areas of International Law VII Perspectives

...a valuable addition to the growing list of textbooks on international environmental law. It not only provides an insightful account of the current state of the regime and the key challenges faced by it, but also makes interesting recommendations in order to address them. Underpinning the academic debate with constant references to pertinent case law and a comprehensive list of additional resources for further reference at the end of each chapter, this book is an invaluable resource for both students and practitioners interested in gaining a substantial understanding of this complex area of law. More importantly, the authors' critical appraisal of the current state of the international environmental law regime, and their related recommendations, encourage reflection upon the progression that has thus far been made and provides a fertile ground upon which future initiatives could develop.

Ulrich Beyerlin is a retired Professor of Public Law and International Law at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law and at the University of Heidelberg.Thilo Marauhn is Professor of Public Law, International and European Law at the University of Gießen, Germany.

• I Historical Development II Key Concepts in International Environmental Law III Key Issues in Current International Environmental Law IV International Environmental Governance I: 'Setting the Rules of the Game' V International Environmental Governance II: Ensuring Compliance VI Relationship between International Environmental Law and Other Areas of International Law VII Perspectives

...a valuable addition to the growing list of textbooks on international environmental law. It not only provides an insightful account of the current state of the regime and the key challenges faced by it, but also makes interesting recommendations in order to address them. Underpinning the academic debate with constant references to pertinent case law and a comprehensive list of additional resources for further reference at the end of each chapter, this book is an invaluable resource for both students and practitioners interested in gaining a substantial understanding of this complex area of law. More importantly, the authors' critical appraisal of the current state of the international environmental law regime, and their related recommendations, encourage reflection upon the progression that has thus far been made and provides a fertile ground upon which future initiatives could develop.