Biodiversity and Nature Protection Law Author Morgera E., Razzaque J. Date 2017 Source IUCN (ID: MON-093175) Publisher | Place of publication Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd | Cheltenham, United Kingdom ISBN 978-1-78347-424-0 Document type Monography/book, Serial/multi-volume work Language English Field of application International Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity International agreement-implementation Abstract The unprecedented degradation of the planet’s vital ecosystems and species, and the consequent damage to the variability of life on Earth, are one of the most pressing issues confronting the international community. The purpose of this volume of the Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is to provide a critical assessment of international biodiversity law in the face of the failed attempts to reduce the global trend in irreversible biodiversity loss and the need to increase efforts, including through indirect drivers of change such as institutions, governance and legal frameworks. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.4337/9781783474257 References - Literature Cited by Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law Author: various authors Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd | Abingdon,UK | 2016 Literature | International Keyword: Comprehensive description Source: IUCN (ID: MON-090038)