Climate law and developing countries

Description

"This timely book examines the legal and policy challenges in international, regional and national settings, faced by developing countries in mitigating and adapting to climate change. With contributions from over twenty international scholars from developing and developed countries, the book tackles both long-standing concerns and current controversies. It considers the positions of developing countries in the negotiation of a new international legal regime to replace the Kyoto Protocol and canvasses various domestic issues, including implementation of CDM projects, governance of adaptation measures and regulation of the biofuels industry. Through a unique focus on the developing world, this book makes a significant contribution to understanding current challenges and future directions of climate law." -- Publisher's information.

Subjects

Series Statement

• New horizons in environmental and energy law series

Other Editions

• Climate law and developing countries: legal and policy challenges for the world economyEdward Elgar2009-01-01
• Climate Law and Developing CountriesElgar Publishing Limited, Edward2009-01-01
• Climate Law and Developing CountriesElgar Publishing Limited, Edward2011-01-01