International Environmental Law

Author: Liu Huirong, Dong Yue
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: The environment to humans is like the saying, "Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it." We are facing unprecedented changes in modern times. After the three industrial revolutions driven by thermal energy, electricity, and information, globalization has opened a new page in human economic and social progress with the advancement of technology. But can new technology and globalization create a better future without boundless development? If we want to conquer nature endlessly, will we ultimately face the consequences of being unable to control environmental changes? The significant deterioration of the Earth's environment has already sounded the alarm for us. At this time, traditional law is facing severe challenges: it must promote human development and adapt to globalization while also considering the needs of sustainable development. International environmental law is a product of the legal response of the international community to international environmental issues, a new branch of both international law and environmental law. In the introduction, we will explore the definition of the environment in international environmental law, the origin, manifestations, and causes of international environmental issues. We will also analyze the challenges posed by international environmental issues to traditional law. ... The environment to humans is like the saying, "Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it." We are facing unprecedented changes in modern times. After the three industrial revolutions driven by thermal energy, electricity, and information, globalization has opened a new page in human economic and social progress with the advancement of technology.