- Thorough description of each country’s environmental legislation and the role of governmental institutions in its development and enforcement - Crucially important legal guidance towards the global imperative of sustainable development - Available monographs cover environmental law in Australia, China, Colombia, Estonia, Israel, Malaysia, Norway, Mexico, Singapore, Switzerland, and many more jurisdictions




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Derived from the renowned International Encyclopaedia of Laws, these monographs provide a comprehensive analysis of the legislation and rules that determine the scope and application of environmental law in each covered jurisdiction. Among the topics and issues dealt with are the following:

  • pollution control legislation;
  • nature and conservation management;
  • zoning and land-use planning;
  • liability questions; and
  • judicial remedies.

In addition, the complete Environmental Law section of the International Encyclopaedia of Laws includes international monographs covering supranational legislation and treaties and the environmental legislation of Europe and NAFTA.

Business and legal professionals concerned with sustainable development with foreign investment will appreciate each monograph’s deeply informed commentary and guidance. Academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative environmental law.

The International Encyclopaedia of Laws is peer-reviewed under the responsibility of the editors and the general editor’s office.

ISBN: 9789065449450


Volume Editor Environmental Law: Kurt Deketelaere

General Editor International Encyclopaedia of Laws: Frank Hendrickx

Founding Editor International Encyclopaedia of Laws: Roger Blanpain


International Section
European Environmental Law
International Environmental Law
The Environmental Provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement

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Israel

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Spain

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Sweden

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United States of America

Vietnam

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