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Environmental Law in Finland

Author
Vihervuori P.
Date
2014
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-088979)
Publisher | Place of publication
Kluwer Law International | Bedfordshire, UK
ISBN
978-90411-51742
Document type
Monography/book
Language
English
Country/Territory
Finland
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Comprehensive description Sustainable development
Abstract

Chapter 1. General Information. Chapter 2. Basic Principles of Environmental Law. Chapter 3. Historical Background. Chapter 4. The Role of Government Institutions in the Shaping and Administration of Environmental Law and Policy. Chapter 5. Sources of Environmental Law. Part I. Pollution Control. Chapter 1. General Law. Chapter 2. Air Pollution. Chapter 3. Abatement of Climatic Change. Chapter 4. Water Pollution. Chapter 5. Waste. Chapter 6. Soil Pollution. Chapter 7. Noise Pollution. Chapter 8. Radiation and Vibrations. Chapter 9. Other Sectors. Part II. Nature Conservation and Management. Chapter 1. Monuments and Landscapes. Chapter 2. Parks and Preserves. Chapter 3. Wildlife Protection. Chapter 4. Agricultural Resources. Chapter 5. Forests. Chapter 6. Fish Resources. Chapter 7. Subsoil and Minerals. Chapter 8. Water Management and Construction. Chapter 9. Other Sectors. Part III. Zoning and Land Use Planning. Chapter 1. The General Structure of the System. Chapter 2. Planning at the National Level. Chapter 3. The System of Land-Use Plans. Chapter 4. The Permit System. Chapter 5. Supervision. Part IV. Liability Questions. Chapter 1. Liability Notions. Chapter 2. Legislation. Part V. Juridical Actions. Chapter 1. Administrative and Judicial Remedies. Chapter 2. The Locus Standi of Different Subjects. Selected Bibliography. Index.