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The evolution of sustainable development in international law : inception, meaning and status /

In a relatively short time the concept of "sustainable development" has become firmly established in the field of international law. The World Commission on Environment and Development concisely defined sustainabledevelopment as follows: "development that meets the needs of the presen...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Schrijver, Nico, 1954-
Autor Corporativo: Hague Academy of International Law
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Leiden ; Boston : Martinus Nijhoff, 2008.
Colección:Pocketbooks of the Hague Academy of International Law.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:In a relatively short time the concept of "sustainable development" has become firmly established in the field of international law. The World Commission on Environment and Development concisely defined sustainabledevelopment as follows: "development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". This definition takes into account the needs of both the present and future generations as well as the capacity of the earth and its natural resources which by clear implication should not be depleted by a small group of.
Notas:Cover title.
"Full text of the lecture published in July 2008 in the Recueil des cours, Vol. 329 (2007), pp. 217-412"--Title page verso
Descripción Física:1 online resource (265 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-265).
ISBN:9789047444466
9047444469