Abstract
This paper undertakes a theoretical assessment of whether the international community has the right to interfere with in the sustainable management of rainforests by governments of developing countries. It is a fundamental issue when arguments are raised in support of the introduction of a rainforest treaty. Two key theoretical arguments are addressed: does a state have absolute sovereignty over its natural resources or does the 'global commons' theory apply whereby forests belong to the world's citizens thus giving the international community the right to dictate to individual states how they manage and use their natural resources?
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Law across nations |
Subtitle of host publication | governance, policy and statutes |
Editors | Sylvia Kierkegaard |
Place of Publication | Copenhagen |
Publisher | International Association of IT Lawyers (IAITL) |
Pages | 801-814 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Print) | 9788799138593 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Event | International Association of IT Lawyers - Nicosia, Cyprus, Nicosia Duration: 19 Sept 2011 → 22 Sept 2011 |
Conference
Conference | International Association of IT Lawyers |
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City | Nicosia |
Period | 19/09/11 → 22/09/11 |