International Liability Regime for Biodiversity Damage: The Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol (Routledge Research in International Environmental Law)

Book Details
• Book Name: The Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9781138666986
• Writer: Shibata, Akiho
• Book Edition: 1
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Pages: 318
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject/Category: International Environmental Law, Biodiversity Law, Environmental Policy

Description
The Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress is a comprehensive examination of the international legal framework established to address biodiversity damage caused by living modified organisms (LMOs). Adopted on 15 October 2010 in Nagoya, Japan, the Supplementary Protocol represents a significant step forward in the design of international environmental liability regimes. It marks the first time an administrative approach to liability has been incorporated into global treaties, aiming to provide a structured response to environmental damage from LMOs.

This book offers a thorough exploration of the Supplementary Protocol, with contributions from key figures involved in its negotiation, including Co-Chairs of the negotiating group, negotiators, and advisors from the parties involved. It is divided into three parts:

1. Historical Development: An overview of the origins and evolution of the Supplementary Protocol.

2. Legal Significance: A detailed analysis of the core provisions of the Protocol, especially its incorporation of an administrative approach to liability.

3. Future Implementation: A forward-looking perspective on the implementation and implications of the Protocol for future international environmental law and policy.

The book delves into the implications of the Supplementary Protocol for the future development of liability regimes under international environmental law, exploring its potential to influence treaty negotiations and the broader political landscape surrounding biodiversity protection.

Key Features:
• In-depth Legal Analysis: A detailed exploration of the legal provisions of the Supplementary Protocol, with practical insights from key negotiators.
• International Perspective: An exploration of the political shifts in environmental treaty negotiations and the role of international law in managing biodiversity risks.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Three-part structure covering historical, legal, and implementation perspectives of the Protocol.
• Future Implications: Discusses the broader impact of the Protocol on the development of global liability frameworks in environmental law.

This book is a crucial resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers working in the fields of international environmental law, biodiversity law, and sustainable development. It provides a unique opportunity to understand the complex legal landscape of biodiversity protection in the context of international treaties.