From Environmental to Ecological Law

This book enhances the visibility, clarity, and understanding of ecological law by integrating ecological limits into law and providing solutions to problem areas such as environmental law, property law, trusts, legal theory, and First Nations law. It is written by ecological law experts and provides an overview of shortcomings of contemporary law, examples, and how society can overcome challenges in the transition to ecological law.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book enhances the visibility, clarity, and comprehension of ecological law, a rapidly evolving field that draws upon systems thinking and the imperative to incorporate ecological boundaries, such as planetary boundaries, into legal frameworks. By presenting fresh perspectives within the field, this book specifically addresses and elucidates problem areas of contemporary law, encompassing environmental law, property law, trusts, legal theory, and First Nations law. Through a detailed exploration, it elucidates how ecological law offers innovative solutions to these shortcomings, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and equitable legal landscape. Authored by esteemed experts in ecological law, this book achieves its objectives by providing a comprehensive overview of the limitations and gaps present in environmental law and other areas of contemporary law. It further illustrates these limitations through specific case studies, offering insightful explanations of what ecological law entails and how it addresses these gaps. Moreover, the book underscores the challenges and opportunities associated with the transition to ecological law and provides valuable insights into how society can navigate this transformative journey effectively. Drawing from a diverse array of case study examples, including Indigenous law, ecological restoration, and mining, this volume holds immense appeal to students, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners in the fields of environmental and ecological law, governance, political science, environmental ethics, and ecological and degrowth economics.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367689681