10 Questions
What are some of the non-legal factors that influence global law?
Scientific consensus, political perceptions, economic consequences
What were the fundamental instruments of international environmental law initially organized around?
Exploitation of resources, transboundary damage, shared water sources
What was the dispute in the Bering Sea Fur Seal Arbitration (USA v. UK)?
Dispute over fur seal hunting regulation
What did the Trail Smelter Arbitration (USA v. Canada) establish?
Principle that a state should not allow its territory to cause significant injury to another state
What was the outcome of the Lake Lanoux Arbitration (Spain v. France)?
Agreement allowing a hydroelectric project with conditions
International environmental law is only influenced by legal factors
False
The Bering Sea Fur Seal Arbitration ruled in favor of the USA
False
The Trail Smelter Arbitration established the principle that a state should not allow its territory to cause significant injury to another state
True
Lake Lanoux Arbitration resulted in the cancellation of the hydroelectric project
False
International environmental law was initially organized around exploitation of resources and shared water sources
True
Test your knowledge of international environmental law with this summary of key concepts such as the influence of non-legal factors, fundamental instruments, and the role of international courts and tribunals.
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