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Observations and recommendations on the programme for the development and periodic review of environmental law for the 1990s (Montevideo Programme) adopted at the

Corporate author
United Nations Environment Programme
Date
1996
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-070494)
Publisher | Place of publication
Oceana Publications, Inc. | New York, NY, USA
Pages
9 p.
Document type
Soft law - Declaration/recommendation
Conference name | place | date
Meeting of Senior Government Officials Expert in Environmental Law
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Policy/planning Comprehensive description
Abstract

Contents: Area A. Enhancing the capacity of States to participate effectively in the development and implementation of environment law Area B. Implementation of international legal instruments in the field of the environment Area C. Adequacy of existing international instruments Area D. Dispute avoidance and settlement Area E. Legal and administrative mechanisms for the prevention and redress of pollution and other environmental damage Area F. Environmental Impact Assessment Area G. Environmental awareness, education, information and public participation Area H. Concepts or principles significant for the future of international environmental law Area I. Protection of the stratospheric ozone layer Area J. Transboundary air pollution control Area K. Conservation, management and sustainable development of soils and forests Area L. Transport, handling and disposal of hazardous waters Area M. International trade in potentially harmful chemicals Area N. Environmental protection and integrated management, development and use of inland water resources Area O. Marine pollution from land-based sources Area P. Management of coastal areas Area Q. Protection of the marine environment and the Law off the Sea Area R. International cooperation in environmental emergencies Area S. Additional subjects for possible consideration during the present decade