Description
This book explores the implications for Australia of recent developments in environmental law and policy.
It is a collection of writings both distinctive in its vision and breadth, and detailed and informative in its content.
It addresses contemporary and emerging trends in environmental protection including brown issues and green issues, and assesses developments at the international level and in regions such as Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific.
The contributors are national and international leaders. Amongst the former are Penny Wensley, Australian Ambassador for the Environment, Rob Fowler, Donna Craig, John Bradsen, and Neil Gunningham. Amongst the latter are James Cameron, Director of the Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development in London, Alan Miller, Centre for Global Change at the University of Maryland, and Robert Repetto, of the World Resources Institute who focuses particularly on the role of economic instruments in curbing pollution and energy use.
Those seeking to keep abreast of this constantly evolving field of law will find this book a valued addition to their library. Governments and bussiness in Australia will find guidance from the themes and trends identified.
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