Ecological Integrity in Science and Law

This book provides insights into climate change, chemical exposure, refugee issues, and ecological harm in conflict situations. It brings together scholars from various disciplines to discuss global concerns, including case law, species extinction, women's roles, and international legal principles.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into pressing contemporary issues such as climate change, chemical exposure, refugee crises, and the ecological consequences of conflict situations. Drawing upon a diverse group of pioneering scholars, primarily legal experts but also thinkers from various scientific disciplines, the book explores concerns spanning across continents, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, European countries like Germany, Italy, Britain, and the Czech Republic, as well as the African continent.

By presenting the latest climate and ecology-related case law, as well as in-depth analyses of the conceptual frameworks underlying international challenges, the book covers a wide range of topics. These include the extinction of species, the crucial roles of women and Indigenous peoples in environmental protection, the failures of modern states to safeguard the human right to a safe environment and public health, the harm caused by industrial food production, and the problems associated with a growth-oriented economy.

Furthermore, the book examines various international legal principles and regulations proposed to safeguard global ecological rights. Through its insightful discussions and comprehensive coverage, this book provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between law, science, and the preservation of our planet's fragile ecosystems.

Weight: 427g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030462611
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020