International environmental law / Pierre-Marie Dupuy, Jorge E. Viñuales.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Emergence and development of international environmental law -- Main features of international environmental law -- The principles of international environmental law -- Oceans, seas, and freshwater -- Protection of the atmosphere -- Species, ecosystems, and biodiversity -- Dangerous substances and activities -- Implementation : traditional approaches -- Implementation : new approaches -- Human rights and the environment -- Environmental dimensions of international security -- Environmental protection and international economic law.

Summary: "International Environmental Law offers a concise, conceptually clear, and legally rigorous introduction to contemporary international environmental law and practice. The book covers all major environmental agreements, paying particular attention to their underlying structure, main legal provisions, and practical operation. It blends legal and policy analysis, making extensive reference to the jurisprudence and scholarship, and addressing the interconnections with other areas of international law, including human rights, humanitarian law, trade and foreign investment. The material is structured into four sections - foundations, substantive regulation, implementation, and influence on other areas of international law - which help the reader to navigate the different areas of international environmental law. Each chapter includes charts summarising the main components of the relevant legal frameworks and provides a detailed bibliography. Suitable for practicing and academic international lawyers who want an accessible, up-to-date introduction to contemporary international environmental law, as well as non-lawyers seeking a concise and clear understanding of the subject"-- Provided by publisher.