International Environmental Law22 Law, Fourth Edition

International Environmental Law provides a comprehensive analysis of the principles, instruments, and actors shaping international environmental law and governance. The fourth edition of this major legal guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to cover recent events and important emerging issues. Dinah Shelton’s International Environmental Law provides a comprehensive and updated analysis of international environmental frameworks, offering insights into the triple planetary crisis—climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. This edition further develops the intersection of environmental law with human rights, trade, and other international legal fields, while examining the role of global institutions, treaties, and customary law in addressing today’s most pressing environmental issues. The book provides an essential guide to the legal frameworks that underpin efforts to protect the environment and ensure sustainable development in the 21st century.