Abstract
International co-operation in dealing with environmental matters has assumed increasing significance since the 1970s. The focus in the South Pacific has been the development of conventions and regional institutions to deal with the environmental problems in the region. This article surveys this development, noting the factors that have shaped regional co-operation in environmental management in the South Pacific and the significant legal developments in the region.
Highlights
International co-operation in dealing with environmental matters has assumed increasing significance since the 1970s
The South Pacific is usually defined as comprising all the independent States and territories located within the area of responsibility of the South Pacific Commission[1] (SPC)
Twenty-two States and dependent territories are located within this region[2]
Summary
International co-operation in dealing with environmental matters has assumed increasing significance since the 1970s. The focus in the South Pacific has been the development of conventions and regional institutions to deal with the environmental problems in the region. This article surveys this development, noting the factors that have shaped regional co-operation in environmental management in the South Pacific and the significant legal developments in the region. The nations in the South Pacific region have to look to the ocean as a very important resource worthy of protection. The sharing of a common ocean environment has helped to shape the second feature of environmental law in the South Pacific, ie., regionalism.
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