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The United Nations at 50: Environmental protection and development

Auteur
Birnie P.
Périodique/Collection
Melbourne University Law Review | Vol. 20; 66 - 100; 35 p.
Date
1995
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-058732)
Éditeur | Lieu de publication
University of Melbourne Law Review | Parkville, Australia
Langue
Anglais
Champ d'application
International
Sujet
Environnement gén.
Mot clé
Politique/planification Relations internationales/coopération
Résumé

Environmental protection has been an issue for the UN which was not foreseen when it was established 50 years ago. The UN's mandate to take action in respect of the environment is not clear in its Charter. However, numerous UN organs, specialised agencies and conferences perhaps most significantly the UNEP, have approached this issue from various perspectives. One of the most significant obstacles to action by any of these has been the conflict between the goals of UN members with respect to economic development and environmental protection. Recent reforms and newly-established bodies and instruments await assessment after an appropriate period of time.