The environmental element in space law : assessing the present and charting the future / by Lotta Viikari.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Viikari, Lotta.

Series:

Studies in space law ; 3.

Studies in space law, 1871-7659 ; v. 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Space law--Finland.

Space law.

Aeronautics--Environmental aspects--Finland.

Aeronautics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (412 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

While decades of space ventures have led to significant technological advances, space activities have also brought increasing environmental problems. This book examines the current international legal regimes in space law and environmental law in order to ascertain their applicability and efficacy in addressing environmental threats in the space sector. The research suggests mechanisms which could improve environmental protection in the sector and strengthen the environmental element in space law. These mechanisms include a variety of norm-setting strategies used in international environmental management. Special attention is drawn to the potential of environmental impact assessment in the space sector and to dispute resolution procedures. Like other areas of human activities, the space sector should accommodate both economic interests and environmental protection in line with the principle of sustainable development

Contents:

Environmental problems related to space activities

Space law from an environmental perspective

International environmental law in the space sector

From general principles to practicable rules.

Notes:

Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral), 2007.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-358) and index.

ISBN:

1-282-60188-1

9786612601880

90-474-3355-6

978-90-47-43355-2

978-90-04-16744-5

OCLC:

606918061

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004167445.i-396 DOI