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Record Nr.

UNINA9910792451803321

Autore

Viikari Lotta

Titolo

The environmental element in space law : assessing the present and charting the future / / by Lotta Viikari

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Leiden ; ; Boston, : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 2008

ISBN

1-282-60188-1

9786612601880

90-474-3355-6

978-90-47-43355-2

978-90-04-16744-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (412 p.)

Collana

Studies in space law , 1871-7659 ; ; v. 3

Disciplina

341.4/7

Soggetti

Space law - Finland

Aeronautics - Environmental aspects - Finland

space policy

law of outer space

international law

air transport

environmental policy

environmental protection

Finland

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral), 2007.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-358) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Environmental problems related to space activities -- Space law from an environmental perspective -- International environmental law in the space sector -- From general principles to practicable rules.

Sommario/riassunto

While decades of space ventures have led to significant technological advances, space activities have also brought increasing environmental problems. This book examines the current international legal regimes in space law and environmental law in order to ascertain their applicability and efficacy in addressing environmental threats in the space sector. The research suggests mechanisms which could improve environmental protection in the sector and strengthen the



environmental element in space law. These mechanisms include a variety of norm-setting strategies used in international environmental management. Special attention is drawn to the potential of environmental impact assessment in the space sector and to dispute resolution procedures. Like other areas of human activities, the space sector should accommodate both economic interests and environmental protection in line with the principle of sustainable development