An absolutely essential reading for all who are interested in understanding the historical, conceptual and ethical roots of the principle of sustainability, with a view to promote its correct and meaningful application in contemporary international environmental law and governance. Its sheds a clear light on the true nature of sustainability and its paramount role to respect and maintain the Earth’s ecological integrity. Prof. Massimiliano Montini, University of Siena (Italy).
Klaus Bosselmann continues his tradition of excellent scholarship in probing the origins and contemporary relevance of sustainability by comprehensive reference to international law and policy, and national implementing regimes. The new edition reveals why sustainability remains a core value to guide law and governance in its pursuit of ethics and justice, and how the principle may be aligned to resilience, integration, human rights, and environmental constitutionalism. It provides a compelling account of an important dimension to the ecological condition of humanity. Professor Lee Godden (PhD, MA, B.Leg S, BA Hons), Director, Centre for Resources, Energy and Environmental Law, Melbourne Law School.
An absolutely essential reading for all who are interested in understanding the historical, conceptual and ethical roots of the principle of sustainability, with a view to promote its correct and meaningful application in contemporary international environmental law and governance. Its sheds a clear light on the true nature of sustainability and its paramount role to respect and maintain the Earth’s ecological integrity. Prof. Massimiliano Montini, University of Siena (Italy)
Klaus Bosselmann continues his tradition of excellent scholarship in probing the origins and contemporary relevance of sustainability by comprehensive reference to international law and policy, and national implementing regimes. The new edition reveals why sustainability remains a core value to guide law and governance in its pursuit of ethics and justice, and how the principle may be aligned to resilience, integration, human rights, and environmental constitutionalism. It provides a compelling account of an important dimension to the ecological condition of humanity. Professor Lee Godden (PhD, MA, B.Leg S, BA Hons), Director, Centre for Resources, Energy and Environmental Law, Melbourne Law School.
