Law : Environmental

The threat posed by climate change has not yet been matched by international agreements and economic policies that can deliver sharp reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions. Although the Kyoto Protocol has now been ratified by Russia and hence come into legal effect, the USA, China, and India are all outside its emissions caps. Few European countries are on course to meet their own national targets, and even if fully implemented, it is widely acknowledged that the Kyoto Protocol. would make little difference to the carbon concentrations in the atmosphere. In consequence, there is a search for a post-Kyoto framework, new institutions, and new economic policies to spread the costs and meet them in an economically efficient way. This volume provides an accessible overview of the. economics of climate change, the policy options, and the scope for making significant carbon reductions. - ;The threat posed by climate change has not yet been matched by international agreements and economic policies that can deliver sharp reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions. Although the Kyoto Protocol has now been ratified by Russia and hence come into legal effect, the USA, China, and India are all outside its emissions caps. Few European countries are on course to meet their own national targets, and even if fully implemented, it is widely acknowledged that the Kyoto Protocol. would make little difference to the carbon concentrations in the atmosphere. In consequence, there is a search for a post-Kyoto framework, new institutions, and new economic policies to spread the costs and meet them in an economically efficient way. Carbon taxes and emissions trading are, in particular,. being established in a number of developing countries. This volume provides an accessible overview of the economics of climate change, the policy options, and the scope for making significant carbon reductions. - ;Its interdisciplinary approach is to be welcomed and the book is well organised. - Jonathan Kohler, more...

Price: $65.00

'This work will undoubtedly be viewed as "the sourcebook" for any stakeholder involved with conservation banking.' George Kelly Director of Business Development and Founder Environmental Banc and Exchange LLC 'This is the most comprehensive practical book on the market for conservation banking.' James Salzman Nicholas Institute Professor of Environmental Policy and Mordecai Professor of Law Duke University 'An excellent primer.' Steve Morgan Founder and Chief Executive Officer Wildlands Inc. The conservation of biodiversity is now big business. Whether called conservation banking species banking habitat banking biodiversity banking biodiversity offsets compensatory mitigation or ecological footprint offsetting the idea of financially valuing biodiversity and using the market and businesses to promote conservation is growing rapidly. This handbook is a comprehensive guide to conservation banking explaining what it is and how it works. Written by leading ecosystem market experts the book provides practical guidance tools case studies analysis and insights into conservation banking and other market-based approaches to conservation. Coverage includes the origins of conservation banking the pros and cons for conservation how conservation banking works in reality the legal practical and financial aspects of setting up and running a conservation bank and how 'biodiversity off-sets' can be internationalized. more...

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Intends to illuminate how many concepts in international environmental law such as the precautionary principle and sustainable development are taken for granted. This book discusses such areas as the convergence of human rights with environmental issues and the quest for the human right to a clean environment. more...

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This volume brings together theorists, practitioners and clinicians to present a variety of related disciplinary concerns and perspectives on bioethics. more...

Price: $99.95

Summary of relevant treaty law and state practice for each aspect of international humanitarian law. more...

Price: $392.00