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International and supranational systems of environmental liability in Europe

Author
Hinteregger M.
Monograph
Environmental liability and ecological damage in European law
Date
2008
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-084263)
Publisher | Place of publication
Cambridge University Press | Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
978-0-521-88997-1
Pages
3-32, 30 p.
Document type
Chapter in monography
Language
English
Field of application
International
Country/Territory
European Union
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Waste disposal GMO Pollution control Liability/compensation Hazardous substances Disasters Nuclear energy
Geographical area
Europe

Other references

Treaty

International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage

Treaty | Multilateral | Brussels |

Keyword: Navigation, Liability/compensation, Oil pollution, Polluter pays principle, Transport/storage

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000120)

Treaty

Convention on civil liability for damage resulting from activities dangerous to the environment

Treaty | Multilateral | Lugano |

Keyword: Hazardous waste, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, GMO, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Hazardous substances, Enforcement/compliance, Liability/compensation, Transport/storage, NGO, Waste disposal, Jurisdictional competence

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001166)

Legislation

Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Legislation | European Union | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Public health, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX