Earth Trusteeship and the Sovereign State - Transforming International Environmental Law

This book makes an argument for the legal role and responsibility of sovereign states in the trusteeship of the earth.

List of contents

Introduction 1. In Search for Direction 2. The Earth System Approach 3. Dealing with Complexities 4. Ecological Integrity Part II Examining State Sovereignty 5. The Concept of State Sovereignty 6. Sovereignty and International Environmental Law 7. The Duty to Protect Part III Incorporating Earth Trusteeship 8. Sovereignty and Trusteeship 9. The State as Earth Trustee Conclusion

About the author

Klaus Bosselmann is Professor of Law at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Product details

• Authors: Klaus Bosselmann, Bosselmann Klaus
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.04.2025
• EAN: 9781032673998
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3267399-8
• No. of pages: 344
• Series: Law, Justice and Ecology
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Mercantile and commercial law; POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, LAW / Environmental, International Relations, International Law, Social impact of environmental issues, Social Law, Environmental policy & protocols, Development Studies, Environment law, Environmental policy and protocols, Social law and Medical law