Sustainable Development and International Law

These are the proceedings of the International Symposium on Sustainable Development and International Law which was held in Baden bei Wien, Austria, from 14th to 16th April 1994. The impact of the concept of sustainable development on the evolution of international law is analyzed along with the possible contributions to be made by international law towards the full implementation of sustainable development. On the one hand, the status quo concerning progress in and the obstacles to the implementation of legal instruments related to sustainable development is analyzed, and in this regard the future role of the CSD is given special attention. On the other hand, more future-orientated aspects are also dealt with, such as priorities de lege ferenda in the area of sustainable development or the promotion of international environmental standards; and existing or possible areas of conflict between environmental legal instruments and economic or social agreements. Particular consideration is given to the possibility of broadening and strengthening existing mechanisms in terms of compliance control, as well as the avoidance or settlement of disputes.
The contributors to the book include experts from international organizations and NGOs, scientists and government officials, as well as economists and media representatives.