Environmental Consequences of the Kakhovka H.P.P. Destruction in Ukraine: Challenge and Opportunity for International Justice
Journal of Environmental Law & Policy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
04(01), P. 84 - 104
Published: June 10, 2024
This
article
provides
a
legal
analysis
of
the
destruction
Kakhovka
hydroelectric
power
plant
dam
that
took
place
on
June
6,
2023
in
Russian-occupied
Ukraine.
Highlighting
role
Russian
troops
this
act,
authors
equate
its
consequences
to
1986
Chornobyl
disaster.
The
dam's
explosion
marks
severe
environmental
catastrophe
amidst
ongoing
high-intensity
hostilities
Ukraine,
threatening
vast
natural
areas
with
Authors
discuss
broad
and
cross-border
impacts,
particularly
Black
Sea
basin,
review
international
conventions
breached
by
incident.
event
aligns
concept
ecocide,
term
not
yet
fully
established
law,
but
increasingly
recognized.
emphasizes
possibility
prosecuting
those
responsible
for
extensive,
long-term,
damage
under
existing
frameworks.
Focusing
instruments,
explores
grounds
criminal
responsibility
examines
jurisdictions
could
address
including
International
Court
Justice,
Tribunal
Law
Sea,
proposed
Special
Ad-Hoc
Tribunal,
Criminal
(ICC).
argue
case
presents
ICC
unique
opportunity
enforce
norms
against
during
hostilities,
as
outlined
Article
8.2b
(iv)
Rome
Statute.
They
conclude
ICC’s
involvement
would
be
significant
step
proving
capability
war
crimes
involving
destruction.
Language: Английский
Enhancing U.S. Corporate Compliance with Environmental Regulations through the Implementation of a Corporate Carbon Tax
Rayaan Altaf,
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Sachi Dodamani
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Journal of Environmental Law & Policy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
04(01), P. 130 - 167
Published: June 18, 2024
This
article
focuses
on
corporate
contribution
towards
global
carbon
emissions
and
how
to
close
existing
policy
gaps
internalize
the
external
costs
associated
with
emissions.
discusses
implementation
of
a
tax
as
calculated
move
increase
United
States
companies'
adherence
environmental
laws.
Establishing
monitoring
systems,
defining
precise
emission
objectives,
incentivizing
green
technology
are
all
steps
toward
improving
compliance
and,
thus,
environment.
The
plan
emphasizes
flexibility,
compliance,
stakeholder
participation
address
any
obstacles.
Incentives
for
sustainable
practices,
lower
emissions,
innovation
in
clean
technology,
project
funding
few
advantages
proposed
price.
Obstacles
limitations
include
industrial
resistance,
worries
about
competitiveness,
international
cooperation
requirements.
Language: Английский
Evolution of Biodiversity Protection in the Framework of European Common Agricultural Policy
Journal of Environmental Law & Policy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
04(01), P. 105 - 129
Published: June 18, 2024
The
Common
Agricultural
Policy
has
undergone
continuous
evolution
over
the
years,
moving
from
a
narrow,
production-oriented
approach
to
an
agriculture
with
holistic
approach,
in
which
agricultural
activity
is
intended
be
treated
having
harmonious
and
sustainable
utilization
rational
management
of
natural
resources
components
nature.
goal
protecting
biodiversity
within
becomes
increasingly
visible
each
successive
financing
period;
yet
its
fulfilment
encounters
numerous
difficulties,
primarily
due
resistance
Member
States
introducing
far-reaching
changes,
as
well
environments
considering
indicated
changes
striking
their
interests.
aim
this
article
evaluate
legal
solutions
adopted
framework
Policy,
both
initial
period
validity
commencing
year
2000,
when
focus
on
environmental
issues
became
significantly
more
prominent.
This
also
evaluates
currently
applicable
financial
perspective
context
potential
for
activities.
Language: Английский
A Critical Analysis of Legal Regime of Ship-Breaking and Ship-Recycling in Bangladesh
Sakhawat Sajjat Sejan,
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Mahir Ibne Mahfuz,
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Umme Sayma Akter Urmi
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et al.
Journal of Environmental Law & Policy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
04(01), P. 54 - 83
Published: June 8, 2024
Shipbreaking
and
ship
recycling
is
one
of
the
major
industries
Bangladesh.
It
a
significant
contributor
to
Bangladesh’s
economy
employment
as
well
sources
steel
supply
for
nation.
However,
this
comes
at
huge
cost
environment
human
health
current
governance
industry
unable
address
issue
properly.
This
paper
offers
comprehensive
analysis
legal
framework
governing
ship-breaking
ship-recycling
in
Bangladesh,
with
primary
focus
on
environmental
degradation.
critically
examines
both
national
international
instruments
aimed
regulating
industry.
Drawing
upon
extensive
research
literature
review,
evaluates
effectiveness
existing
mechanisms
addressing
concerns
associated
activities.
Special
attention
paid
compliance
enforcement
within
these
frameworks.
Through
comparative
relevant
statutes,
conventions,
case
law,
highlights
gaps
shortcomings
regulations
which
need
be
addressed
strengthen
protections
study
seeks
augment
dialogues
encouraging
sustainable
practices
Bangladesh
by
offering
nuanced
understanding
complex
interactions
between
Language: Английский