Principles of Environmental Law

Edited by Ludwig Krämer, Derecho y Medio Ambiente S.L., Spain and Emanuela Orlando, Lecturer in Environmental Law, Sussex Law School, University of Sussex, UK

'The book exposes the richness, diversity and dynamics of environmental principles in international and national law regarding their legal status, practical role in the legal system and substantive meaning. It also draws the attention of the reader to the gap that exists between the legal aspirations associated with environmental principles and their limited practical impact on environmental policy and the state of the environment world-wide.'--Eckard Rehbinder, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany'Everything you need to know about environmental principles in one easily accessible book. An essential resource for all who seek to protect the environment and all who will have an impact on the environment as part of their work.'--Sharon Beder, author of Environmental Principles and Policies 'Principles of Environmental Law is a superb exposition of the norms that guide the environmental conduct of States and their governmental agencies, courts, intergovernmental organizations and ultimately humans. The distinguished contributors reflect all legal traditions and provide profound assessment for the breadth of principles presented.'--Nicholas A. Robinson, Pace University, US

• Contents:Foreword to the EncyclopediaJamie Benidickson and Yve Le BouthillierForeword to Volume VIMichael FaureIntroduction to Volume VI – Ludwig Kramer and Emanuela OrlandoPart I General Concepts1. Principles and rulesGilles Martin2. The History and evolution of legal principles concerning the environmentBen Milligan and Richard Macrory3. Environmental law principles and general principles of international lawTeresa Fajardo del Castillo4. Environmental principles and the right to a quality environmentBen BoerPart II The Principles, Existing and Emerging5. Sovereignty of States over their natural resources – Marco Gestri6. Responsibility not to cause transboundary environmental harmRené Lefeber 7. The Principle of Sustainable developmentVirginie Barral8. Sustainable use of natural resourcesCatherine Redgwell9. Sustainable production and consumption (SPC)Martin Führ and Julian Schenten10. The Principle of integrationMassimiliano Montini11. Equity and the interest of future generationsIsabelle Michallet12. Principle of preventionLeslie-Anne Duvic Paoli13. Precautionary principleJonathan Wiener14. The principle of fighting environmental harm at sourceLudwig Kramer15. Environmental impact assessment Neil Craik16. Extended producer responsibilityCarl Dalhammar 17. The proximity principleMoritz Reese 18. Substitution : From Alternatives to ecological proportionalityGerd Winter19. The Principle of non-regressionMichel Prieur20. Polluter pays principlePriscilla Schwartz21. LiabilityEmanuela OrlandoInternational cooperation22. Common but differentiated responsibilitiesLavanya Rajamani23. Common heritage of mankind and common concern of humankindPrue Taylor24. Fair and equitable benefit-sharingElisa Morgera25. Prior informed consentGerhard RollerGood governance26. Access to Information and TransparencyAttila Pánovics27. Public participation in environmental decision-makingElsa Tsioumani28. Principle 10 and Access to justiceJan DarpöPart III Geographical Differentiation of Principles29. Environmental principles in US and Canadian LawErrol Meidinger, Daniel Spitzer and Charles Malcomb30. Environmental principles in ChinaYuhong Zhao31. Principles of Russian environmental LawOlga Doubovik and Alla Roehricht32. Environmental principles in the EUAlexandra Aaragao33. Environmental principles in AsiaSumudu Atapattu34. Environmental principles in AustraliaRob Fowler35. Environmental principles in AfricaHennie StrydomPart IV The Principles in International Environmental Agreements36. Environmental principles in international climate change lawMarjan Peeters 37. Environmental principles in maritime and fresh water agreementsMariachiara Alberton38. Environmental principles and concepts in biodiversity treatiesVeit KoesterPart V The Principles in Court39. Environmental principles and the International Court of JusticeTim Stephens 40. Environmental principles and ITLOSAlexander Proelss41. Environmental principles and the European Court on Human RightsOle Pedersen42. Environmental principles and the EU Court of JusticeLudwig Krämer43. The Precautionary Principle in WTO LawNicolas de SadeleerPart VI The principles in international practice44. Common but Differentiated Responsibilities in a North-South Context: Assessment of the Evolving Practice under Climate Change TreatiesRobert Kibugi45. The integration of environmental principles into the policy and practice of multilateral development banksGunther Handl46. Environmental principles in trade relationsKati Kulovesi and Sabaa Kahn47. Environmental principles in international investment lawDavid Ong 48. Enforcement and sanctionsMartin Hedemann-Robinson49. Environmental principles and environmental disputes and their settlementSuzanne KingstonIndex