Title: The principle of sustainability : transforming law and governance /
Authors: Bosselmann, Klaus,
Year: 2017
Subjects: Umweltrecht; Nachhaltigkeit; Sustainable development Law and legislation; Environmental law; Environmental ethics.; Environmental ethics; Environmental law; Sustainable development Law and legislation
Abstract: "This book investigates how sustainability informs key principles and concepts of domestic and international law. It calls for the recognition of ecological sustainability as a fundamental principle to guide the entire legal system rather than just environmental legislation. To this end, the book makes a contribution to global environmental constitutionalism, a rapidly growing area within comparative and international environmental law and constitutional law. This 2nd edition has been fully revised and updated to take account of recent developments and new case law."--Back cover.
Contents: The meaning of sustainability -- The principle of sustainability -- Ecological justice -- Ecological human rights and constitutions -- The state as environmental trustee -- Governance for sustainability.