This Lexicon, aimed at NGOs, lawyers, diplomats and students, follows the same method as the Lexicon of Human Rights - Les définitions des droits de l'homme, published by Martinus Nijhoff Publishers in 2008. Definitions related to the environment are gathered by extracting them from relevant universal scope texts. This ordered grouping of definitions will enlighten the reader about the priorities of the international community regarding environmental law. Definitions are classified in alphabetical order, in separate English and French lists. In each language there is an alphabetical list of common terms with the equivalent second language term in square brackets. The list gives the exact detailed meaning followed by the source of each term. Following this list, a lexicon of the same terms is given under such general themes as "Mammals", "Gas", "Lead". Finally, a list of relevant documents which can be referenced for further information is included.
This Lexicon, aimed at NGOs, lawyers, diplomats and students, follows the same method as the Lexicon of Human Rights - Les définitions des droits de l'homme, published by Martinus Nijhoff Publishers in 2008. Definitions related to the environment are gathered by extracting them from relevant universal scope texts. This ordered grouping of definitions will enlighten the reader about the priorities of the international community regarding environmental law. Definitions are classified in alphabetical order, in separate English and French lists. In each language there is an alphabetical list of common terms with the equivalent second language term in square brackets. The list gives the exact detailed meaning followed by the source of each term. Following this list, a lexicon of the same terms is given under such general themes as "Mammals", "Gas", "Lead". Finally, a list of relevant documents which can be referenced for further information is included.
Coverage includes the new legal definitions that are coming into use with respect to climate change, emissions trading and the regulation of greenhouse gases.
This state-of-the-art Dictionary defines terms employed in international agreements, national legislation and scholarly legal studies related to comparative and international environmental law and the emerging law of climate change. In acknowledgement of ChinaÕs growing role in this arena, each term also includes its pinyin translation in order to facilitate access to the Mandarin variants. The international community is developing increasingly complex environmental provisions and participating in a number of international treaties and agreements related to environmental law and regulation. The complicated and highly specific nature of environmental law has led to the development of localized terminology that is not easily understood outside its country of origin. Jointly prepared by scholars in China and the US, the Dictionary provides a linguistic bridge between English and Chinese speakers as well as an essential reference for those interpreting and applying international environmental law, multilateral environmental agreements, and domestic laws that implement these treaties. Students, scholars and practitioners in the area of environmental law will find this groundbreaking Dictionary an invaluable addition to their libraries.
'There is no shortage of recent dictionaries covering environmental law on reference shelves. What distinguishes this titles is its inclusive coverage of the international scene. For example, where all environmental law dictionaries have an entry for acid rain, Gilpin's Dictionary informs the reader about acid rain problems in Sweden, Norway, Germany and The Netherlands in addition to the United States and Canada. This Dictionary is useful, with balanced coverage of environmental issues throughout the world. . . due to its global inclusiveness and clear, nontechnical language, this dictionary should prove very useful on shelves of all types of libraries and for environmental, political, and legal practitioners.' – Georgia Briscoe, American Reference Books Annual 2002 'Gilpin addresses the elements of environmental law with an indispensable survey of the subject. . . . The strength of this dictionary lies in its international coverage. . . . Language is nontechnical and easily accessible to general readers. . . . Gilpin is recommended for those libraries and individuals interested in international environmental law.' – S.R. Moore, Choice 'I thought Gilpin's work was excellent. The coverage was thorough and extremely helpful without getting overly bogged down in unnecessary details. I also felt that there was a very useful balance between national coverage (as of European Union and United States statutes, concepts and cases) and international agreements. I am certain that scholars, political decision makers, legal practitioners, environmental activists and reference libraries will want to have Gilpin handy. It may well become an indispensable reference work in environmental law and policy.' – Thomas S. Ulen, University of Illinois, US This new dictionary makes an important and innovative contribution to the reference literature on the environment. International in scope, it provides up-to-date entries on macro and micro issues in environmental law in both developed and developing countries. Written by an author with both practical experience in the field, and six previous dictionaries to his name, this book adopts non-technical language to improve access to key topics in environmental law. It combines the use of case studies, best practice models, straightforward definitions and clear explanatory boxes. This dictionary will be invaluable to everyone involved with environmental law; including students of law as well as those in engineering and the social sciences. It will also provide essential reference for all official national and international agencies, environmental protection groups and NGOs, plus environment and planning departments at every level.
Finally, the last word on environmental and occupational legal terms Dictionary of Environmental Legal Terms This authoratative reference is the most complete, accurate source for answers to all your questions about legal terms that are crucial to compliance with today's environmental laws. No more guesswork or searching through reams of environmental documents. Now, thousands of definitions, acronyms, and source references are placed at your fingertips. Inside, you get instant access to: 10,000 statutory definitions from all major environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Safe Drinking Act and Superfund Act; Regulatory definitions from the entire 40 CFR from Part 1 to Part 1517; Health-related environmental definitions from 29 CFR; Radioactive waste-related environmental definitions from 10 CFR; Common environmental engineering definitions from EPA publications; 3,500 environmental acronyms, including abbreviations used in EPA offices. All definitions are precise and accurate, ensuring that you get the answers you need to comply with environmental laws. And at the end of each definition, you'll find references directing you to related information in environmental codes and manuals. And the dictionary also provides you with source references. The next time you need accurate, dependable information about relevant legal terms used in environmental law, turn to this incomparable reference. publications;
``L’environnement est un sujet d’actualité brûlante depuis la révolution de 2011 en Tunisie. Les enjeux environnementaux sont doubles du fait que,؟ la fois, l’environnement suscite l’intérêt des citoyens et des associations et il est l’objet de détérioration. Dans ce domaine, beaucoup de violations et menaces ont été constatées. Ainsi des incendies de forets ont eu lieu dans beaucoup de régions forestières du pays tels que la région de Bizerte et la région de Kelibia où des incendies ont brûlé plus de deux mille hectares de forets. Le littoral؟ subi des abus de certaines personnes qui ont profité du désordre et de l’insécurité qui ont suivi la révolution pour faire des extensions sur le domaine public maritime. Des parcs nationaux tels que Ichkeul, Bouhedma et Chambi, abritant une diversité de faune et de flore sauvages ont été attaqués et saccagés. Des déchets de tous genres prolifèrent partout dans le pays.`` Descriptor(s): ENVIRONMENTAL LAW | LEGAL SCIENCES | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | LEGAL ASPECTS | TUNISIA | LAWS AND REGULATIONS
