1st Edition

Ecological Restoration in International Environmental Law

328 Pages

by Routledge

328 Pages

by Routledge

328 Pages

by Routledge

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Human activities are depleting ecosystems at an unprecedented rate. In spite of nature conservation efforts worldwide, many ecosystems including those critical for human well-being have been damaged or destroyed. States and citizens need a new vision of how humans can reconnect with the natural environment. With its focus on the long-term holistic recovery of ecosystems, ecological restoration... Read more

1. Introduction Part I Setting the Scene for International Law and Ecological Restoration 2. What is Ecological Restoration? 3. Why Should We Restore Nature? Part II Ecological restoration in International Law 4. International Soft Law and Ecological Restoration 5. International Conventions and Ecological Restoration 6. The Convention on Biological Diversity and Ecological Restoration 7. Regional Approaches: Law and Policy on Ecological Restoration in the European Union 8. National Approaches to Ecological Restoration Part III Thematic Issues on Ecological Restoration 9. Private Non-State Actors and Ecological Restoration 10. Protected Areas and Ecological Restoration 11. Climate Change and Ecological Restoration 12. Future Directions for International Law on Ecological Restoration