The External Impact of International Environmental Law and Principle

International environmental law has developed into an increasingly coherent and significant body of law; though built in large part around the basic structure of public international law, it is also arguably evolving a more specific normative framework. What has been less discussed is the influence environmental rules, principles and arguments have had and are having on other areas of international law and decision-making.

This book explores how international environmental law affects a range of areas of international law including international trade and investment, development, human rights, security, and resource management. Duncan French also investigates the ways in which other areas of law are providing a 'feedback loop' into the development of international environmental law.