International Environmental Law
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl lɔ/
Definitions
- (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
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Commentary
Often involves multilateral agreements and customary norms balancing state sovereignty with collective environmental interests.
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