PUEDE LA LITIGACIÓN AYUDAR A LOS ISLEÑOS DEL ESTRECHO DE TORRES A LIDIAR CON LOS IMPACTOS DEL CLIMA?

Authors :: Green, Donna
Ruddock, Kirsty
Source :: Sustainable Development Law & Policy; Summer2010, Vol. 10 Issue 4, p2-59, 9p
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: The article presents an analysis of the legal resources available for the inhabitants of the islands of Torres Strait, Australia, which may help them to deal with the climate change effects on these islands. Several areas of the law are explored including the indigenous people's property rights, human rights, criminal law, and environmental protection laws.

Subjects :: EFFECT of human beings on climate change
TORRES Strait Islanders
CLIMATE change
ENVIRONMENTAL law
CRIMINAL law

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