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From Hot Air To Action? Climate Change, Compliance, And The Future Of International Environmental Law, Meinhard Doelle Oct 2005

From Hot Air To Action? Climate Change, Compliance, And The Future Of International Environmental Law, Meinhard Doelle

PhD Dissertations

This dissertation considers the evolution, current state, and future prognosis of the global climate change regime under the umbrella of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The focus of the dissertation is on State compliance with the Kyoto Protocol. Compliance is considered from the perspective of the internal compliance regime developed under the Kyoto Protocol as well as a select set of potential external international law influences. The dissertation concludes with an assessment of the level of compliance to be expected and its potential influence on the future of the climate change regime. Implications for international environmental law …


Legal Aspects Of Humanitarian Intervention In International Practice: A Survey Of Evolving Norms, Mohamed Makkawi Jan 2005

Legal Aspects Of Humanitarian Intervention In International Practice: A Survey Of Evolving Norms, Mohamed Makkawi

Theses and Dissertations

The concept of intervention for humanitarian reasons has long been a controversial matter in international law and relations. The traditional concept of humanitarian intervention coupled with the use of armed force can be traced back to ancient times, but the opinions of scholars, politicians, diplomats, legal literature and state practice still disagree on its existence and application. On the one hand, some say that intervention for humanitarian reasons cannot be legal, justifiable or permissible. On the other hand, there is growing international concern for the protection of human rights and the right to intervene towards these ends; and for some, …