EU Environmental Law

Author: Geert van Calster; Leonie Reins
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781788119443
Published In: February 2018
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: European Union ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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This highly accessible book gives readers a thorough and nuanced overview of European environmental law, covering on the basic framework and principles as well as substantive law. It provides much-needed insight into a crucial area of legal practice throughout the EU; at a time when environmental law in Member States is becoming ever less 'national' and EU regulation is growing in scope and importance. The book provides state-of-the-art insights into key pieces of legislation and topical developments in various areas of environmental regulation. The first part offers a succinct overview of the framework of European environmental law and the fundamental principles that govern it. This part covers the creation, implementation and enforcement of environmental regulations and includes dedicated chapters on in particular environmental impact assessment and environmental liability. The chapters in the second part offer in-depth analysis of the substantive law in key areas, including biodiversity, air quality, waste and chemicals regulation, and climate change.European environmental regulation is becoming more complex and interrelated, making it a crucial field of study for European law graduates and an area of increasing exposure to the legal profession and in industry. This much-needed book combines detailed legal analysis with a concise and accessible style, making it an ideal companion for students, academics and professionals alike.
1. Setting the context

PART I BASICS/FRAMEWORK OF EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
2. Principles of European Environmental Law
3. Environmental law making in the EU
4. :Implementation and enforcement
5. Public Participatory Rights
6. Additional tools in implementing European Environmental Law
7. Environmental and Strategic Impact Assessments
8. Environmental Liability and Environmental Crime
9. State Aid and Competition Law

PART II SUBSTANTIVE LEGISLATION
10. Biodiversity and Nature Conservation
11. Water protection legislation and policy
12. Noise pollution legislation and policy
13. Air pollution legislation and policy
14. Climate Change legislation and policy
15. Waste legislation and policy
16. Chemicals legislation and policy
17. Trade and the Environment Index