Ozone, Endangered Species, Migratory Species and Heritage Sites : Global Environmental Law, Policy and Action Plan Series

Contents: Preface. Acronyms. Glossary of terms. 1. Global guidelines on protection of Ozone layer and climate system. 2. Global guidelines on protection of endangered species. 3. Laws for protecting migratory species. 4. International guidelines for protecting world heritage. 5. Strengthening the role of major groups for sustainable environment and development action plan as per agenda 21. 6. Social and economic dimensions of global environment and development action plan as per agenda 21. 7. Agenda 21 action plan: implementation for conserving environment and development. Bibliography. Index.

"This book deals with specific international environmental guidelines related to the protection of Ozone layer, endangered species and world heritage sites. The all important and most successful Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is described to conserve global endangered species. Similarly, the Montreal protocol to reduce global emission of fluorocarbons to protect the Ozone layer is described, besides the related Vienna convention on migratory species focusing on the actions undertaken by range states for protecting these vital species is covered in detail. Similarly, world heritage convention to protect the cultural and natural sites of international importance is covered in detail. Institutional mechanism required for sustainable development of environment is also covered to provide an integrated framework for conserving and developing such resources."