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Record Nr.

UNINA9910811485403321

Autore

Razzaque Jona

Titolo

Environmental governance in Europe and Asia : a comparative study of institutional and legislative frameworks / / Jona Razzaque

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2012

ISBN

1-136-15577-5

1-283-91975-3

0-203-07860-8

1-136-15578-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (ix, 142 pages)

Collana

Routledge research in environmental law

Disciplina

344.404/6

Soggetti

Environmental law - Europe

Environmental law - Asia

Environmental law, International

Environmental policy - Europe

Environmental policy - Asia

Environmental management - Europe

Environmental management - Asia

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Environmental Governance in Europe and Asia; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of abbreviations; Introduction; 1 Understanding environmental governance: the international and national dynamics; 2 Environmental governance in Europe and Asia: models and approaches; 3 Participatory environmental governance: assessing the role of communities in Europe and Asia; 4 Bioenergy: is it business as usual?; 5 Managing groundwater in Europe and Asia; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This book looks at environmental governance in both Asia and Europe and offers a comparative analysis of the two regions in order to provide a better understanding of the concept of 'environmental governance' and its status in Europe and Asia. The book assesses the legislative, institutional and participatory mechanisms which affect the overall development of environmental governance, and analyses current



issues, concerns and strategies in respect of environmental governance at the local, national, and international levels. The rapid changes in economic, social and political life have had a