International Environmental Law

/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl lɔ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Branch of international law concerned with global environmental protection, natural resource management, and sustainable development.
    International environmental law governs treaties addressing climate change and biodiversity conservation.

Forms

  • international environmental law

Commentary

Often involves multilateral agreements and customary norms balancing state sovereignty with collective environmental interests.

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