In a relatively short time the concept of “sustainable development” has become firmly established in the field of international law. The World Commission on

This timely book provides an accessible insight into how the concept of sustainable development can be made operational through its translation into legal terms

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Since 1945, the UN has been actively engaged in conceptualizing strategies for both economic development and a sustainable environment. From a broad historical